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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.
Injury to the Feet and Ankles. Another cause of foot and ankle swelling is injury or trauma to the feet. When the tissues and muscles of the feet and ankles are strained or damaged, they will become inflamed and fill with blood, causing swelling. A sprained ankle, foot, or broken bone in the foot will usually cause a large amount of swelling, especially in the days immediately following the injury.