Ankle pain can be gout, or it can be associated with ankle sprains, tendonitis and other conditions. 1. Gout: Ankle pain needs to be alert to the possibility of gout. Patients with gout often experience redness, swelling and pain in the ankle, dorsum of the foot and elbow joints. Gout is mainly associated with elevated levels of uric acid, which can usually be clarified or diagnosed through uric acid measurement and X-ray examination. 2. Ankle sprains: Ankle sprains are mainly characterized by ankle pain, redness, swelling and limited ankle movement. Ankle pain needs to be preceded by some history of trauma. 3. Tenosynovitis: Tenosynovitis of the ankle can also present with symptoms of ankle pain, which can be diagnosed by X-ray examination. It is recommended that patients consult the rheumatology and immunology department and orthopedics department of regular hospitals as soon as possible, and follow the doctor’s instructions for diagnosis and treatment.