Temporary edema is often harmless

Dear Doctors: After a few days of standing in long lines at an amusement park, my ankles swelled up.

We were on vacation, and salty food, wine and carbs were involved. It took a few days to get better, so now I’m a little worried. Does this mean something may be wrong, or am I overreacting?

Dear Reader: Swollen ankles are often associated with serious health conditions, so it makes sense that you wo…