Why Does Edema Even Exist? Here
That stubborn swelling in your ankles, legs, and feet isn't random, it's your body's way of coping when your circulation system can't keep up.
When your blood vessels and lymphatic drainage get sluggish, they can't pump fluid back up from your legs like they should.
So instead of flowing back to your heart, that fluid gets trapped in your tissues, causing swelling, heaviness, and that "balloon feet" feeling.
Even if you elevate your legs or wear compression socks, the puffiness keeps coming back.
The only way to get lasting relief is by improving circulation and lymphatic flow—so your body can naturally drain the buildup and you can finally feel light on your feet again.