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Ankle swelling can also be due to pregnancy, being overweight, vascular problems, or orthopedic conditions, such as a bone fracture or a sprained ankle.
The causes of swollen feet and ankles are numerous; the following is a list of most of the major causes with some examples. 1  Dependent swelling (or edema): swelling due to standing or walking (usually over some time period that varies from person to person).