Sitting for most of the day causes swollen ankles.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING

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Is it true that sitting for most of the day causes swollen ankles?

Unclear. Two clinical reference sources list prolonged sitting or standing in one position among the usual causes of ankle swelling (oedema), but neither states that sitting for most of the day specifically causes swollen ankles.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Swollen ankles, feet and legs (oedema) - NHSNHS

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Swollen ankles, feet and legs (oedema) - NHSNHS. (n.d.). nhs.uk. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/oedema/

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Edema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Edema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment. (n.d.). my.clevelandclinic.org. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12564-edema

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