Hi there, a pitting Oedema is different from a general Oedema. If you press the swelling for a few minutes and it stays in then its pitting. Generally this is due to your lumphatic system no longer able to return your excess body fluid back into the lymphatic system.
I would highly recommend (since it has progressed) checking your kidneys, diabetes and possible heart (should just check Blood Pressure at first then your Dr can go from there.
To help it you can wear compression stockings, place your feet up for several hours a day (or lie down, maybe when watching telly etc), also if you can afford it lymphatic massage (but dont get this if you have varicose veins). Also due to the swelling your skin might be dry, and frail? Try to use a good basic moisturizer on your ankles etc to keep your skin supple.
I hope this helps :O)
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