Ken Jones, a leading amateur microscopist, specialises in video-filming pond-life. One of his videos captures the enigmatic and graceful movement of Volvox, and he has kindly allowed us to show some extracts from his film on this page. A single Volvox colony spins through the dark waters of a pond. Daughter cells are just visible inside. Micscape Editor's note.
Heart, liver, or kidney disease. Sometimes swelling can indicate a problem such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sided heart failure. Kidney disease can also cause foot and ankle swelling.
Remedy for Swollen Feet # 2: Diet. Diet can play a significant role in how much swelling you have in your feet and ankles. High-salt, low-water diets can cause your body to hold on to fluid to retain the ideal electrolyte balance in the body.