Dr. Georgeanne Botek, DPM, is a podiatrist who has been part of the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery ...

Water retention—also called edema or fluid retention—occurs when fluid buildup becomes trapped in the body's tissues, causing ...

Salt encourages fluid retention, so avoid salty foods and do not add salt to meals. * Take regular exercise. If you are prone to ankle swelling, walk as much as possible in low-heeled shoes to ...

It can also cause a dry, hacking cough. Less blood reaches the kidneys, which can result in water retention and can cause swelling of the ankles, legs, and abdomen. It can also cause weight gain.