There are several reasons for swollen feet which include high heels, pregnancy, injury, overuse, edema and many more and those can be temporary, but also permanent. The latter has its origin in water retention is one of the most common causes for swollen feet. It can be very annoying, uncomfortable and difficult to deal with, but even though it does not represent a medical emergency situation, it has to be taken care of as much as possible in order to ease all the symptoms. Edema can usually be found in both sides of the body and can include swollen lower legs, ankles and feet, but ...   read more