Swollen ankle: what to do when the ankle is painful?
A swollen ankle may be the result of a joint injury, but it may also be related to a blood circulation problem. Description of the swollen ankle A swollen ankle, or swelling of the ankle, results in swelling of the joint, which may be accompanied by pain, a feeling of heat and redness. Two main situations can be distinguished, although there are other possible diagnoses: edema related to a joint injury (trauma, sprain or strain, tendonitis, etc.); or edema related to a blood circulation disorder...