“Swollen feet” means your feet are enlarged or puffy because of fluid buildup in the tissues. In medicine this is called edema.

Common signs

Feet look bigger or puffy

Skin may look tight or shiny

If you press the skin, it may leave a dent for a few seconds (called pitting edema)

Shoes may feel tighter than usual

Common causes

Standing or sitting too long

Hot weather

High salt intake

Pregnancy

Poor circulation