I don't want to scare you, but DH had told our primary doctor (first and last appointment) about feeling chest pressure/pain plus the doctor had noted about his edema in the ankles...3 weeks later---heart attack plus emergency stent surgery. That primary doctor thought it was no big deal to wait a month (he told her after his week in the hospital that she was fired.
DH has now a case worker in our health insurance to get advice/help. He has manage his swelling through exercises, low sodium diet, and making sure that he is hydrated (water intake). The scale that we got tells if one is not having enough water or too much. He has to be concern if there is a rapid gain of 3-5 pounds in a week.
I have swelling in my ankles in certain areas due to injury plus diet choices. I wear support socks that go up to my knees and I get those from
Amazon...sometimes with coupons. I have to so some exercises, elevate, and eating more low to no salt foods when possible. I got the most relief after going to sports medicine clinic and I have exercises that were suggested plus pt referral. I have been increase activities plus trying to be better on the water (not fond of city water). I always had some joint pain since I was a kid. I was watching the new series (Carol's Second Act) last night on CBS that used Rocky Mountain Spotted fever as the rare disease find--I had that as a kid and it may still be a factor in my health decades later plus genetics.