Swollen ankles, also known as edema, are brought about by the buildup of fluid around the ankles, feet and legs. Most of the time, swollen ankles are temporary and not a cause for concern.

Ankle swollen in the evening may indicate salt and water retention due to right-sided heart failure. Kidney disease can also cause edoema in the feet and ankles. When the kidneys are not ...

Injury mechanism was a supination and inversion ankle sprain when dismounting from his bike. The clinical examination showed a swollen right ankle with pressure pain over the lateral malleolus.