It is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Malcolm is devotee of Saint Columba. The name of the prince of Scotland who became king after Macbeth murdered his father. Shakespeare's play was based on the true story. The name appeals to black families because of Malcom X. Publisher Malcolm Forbes.
Other causes of chronic ankle pain include: 1  An injury to the nerves that pass through the ankle. The nerves may be stretched, torn, injured by a direct blow or pinched under pressure (entrapment). 2  A torn or inflamed tendon. 3  Arthritis of the ankle joint.  A fracture in one of the bones that make up the ankle joint.
1 Causes of swollen ankles and feet are numerous including: 2  Dependent swelling (edema). 3  Pregnancy. 4  Medications. 5  Injuries. 6  Diseases (for example, congestive heart failure, alcoholism, and liver failure).