Swelling in legs is a warning sign of heart failure
Swelling in the legs is a warning sign of heart failure, according to The NHS. Swelling in the legs also known as oedema, this condition can also affect the feet and ankles, making it uncomfortable to walk. The symptom may be better in the morning and “get worse later in the day”, the NHS explains. Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly. It usually happens because the heart has become too weak or stiff. The NHS says: “Heart failure is a long-term condition that tends to get gradually worse over time. It