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It’s estimated that around 20 to 30% of the adult population has flat feet, and while a flat foot isn’t always cause for concern, there are times when intervention is essential for long-term comfort.

Swelling or puffy pockets around ankles may be alarming. Often referred to as edema, or fluid build-up in your body’s tissue, it’s common in pregnant people and those over 65. But is it cause for ...