Ankle swelling and pain is associated with gout, chronic injury to articular cartilage, rheumatoid arthritis, ankle dislocation, fracture and other diseases. 1. Gout is a metabolic disease, related to uric acid excretion disorder and purine metabolism disorder, which will lead to joint swelling and pain, and may also lead to ankle joint swelling and pain. 2. Excessive plantarflexion and dorsiflexion of the ankle joint may cause damage to the articular cartilage, which will cause swelling and pain symptoms, need to pay attention to rest, prohibit strenuous exercise, and when the pain is severe, you can apply ice packs, which can alleviate the phenomenon of pain and swelling. 3. Rheumatoid arthritis is a relatively common disease, mainly joint lesions, which can lead to joint swelling and pain, the common parts include wrists, fingers, toes, shoulders, elbows, knees, ankles, etc., you can use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-rheumatic drugs for treatment. 4.Ankle dislocation and fracture: . Ankle dislocation and fracture can cause muscle, ligament, and surrounding tissue damage, etc. All of the above conditions can cause localized swelling and pain. There are many causes of ankle joint swelling and pain, if the symptoms persist, worsen or develop combined symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition.