Swollen ankles in women may be caused by infection, trauma, joint disease, malnutrition, liver disease and other systemic diseases. 1. Infection: When there is an infection in the tissues around the ankle, due to the stimulation of the infected lesion, the tissues may appear to be swollen, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as redness of the skin, elevated skin temperature, and pain in the ankle. 2. Trauma: the ankle joint may be sprained due to external injuries, strenuous exercise, etc., and the tissues may ooze out, leading to redness, swelling, heat and pain. 3. Joint diseases: common joint diseases that cause joint swelling and pain include gouty arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. For example, gout is caused by hyperuricemia, which leads to the deposition of uric acid in the joints, which in turn leads to joint swelling and pain. 4. Other diseases: when the body has malnutrition, liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, etc., may also lead to symptoms of swelling in the ankle. Such as prolonged malnutrition, the body protein insufficient, absorption obstacles, which in turn led to the symptoms of ankle edema. Swollen ankles, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital in time to find out the cause, and active treatment.