Suddenly swollen ankles may be related to ankle sprains, heart disease, malnutrition, and so on.
1. Ankle sprain: When going up and down steps or exercising, the foot suddenly turns inward or outward, and the ligaments in the ankle area are overstretched, resulting in acute injury. There may be no obvious swelling at that time, but swelling may appear suddenly with increased activity.
2. Heart disease: Suffering from underlying heart disease, such as heart failure. This can lead to higher venous pressure and capillary hydrostatic pressure in areas farther away from the heart, causing interstitial fluid to accumulate, and edema of the ankles can appear and be more obvious when standing.
3. Malnutrition: Some patients suffer from malnutrition due to intestinal absorption disorders, weight loss and other reasons, and the reduction of albumin in the blood causes changes in osmotic pressure, which in turn causes ankle edema.
Suddenly swollen ankles can also be seen in other causes, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions to carry out the relevant examination, to clarify the cause, and targeted treatment or treatment.