legs, ankles, or feet. This swelling is called edema. In liver disease, especially cirrhosis, fluid can build up in the body and cause swelling in the legs or abdomen. NIDDK lists swelling in the lower legs, ankles, or feet as a symptom of cirrhosis, and Mayo Clinic also includes swelling in the legs, feet, or ankles among possible cirrhosis symptoms.
This swelling may make shoes feel tighter than usual. Socks may leave deep marks around the ankles, or the skin may feel stretched and heavy.
Swelling alone does not prove
