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Ankle swelling is a symptom in which a person has swelling in one or both ankles. Swelling can be caused by injury, arthritis, infection, etc.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Foot, Leg

Is Symptom of

Varicose veins
Condition
Osteoarthritis
Condition
Ankle sprain
Condition
Heart failure
Condition
Ankle fracture
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Is a Side Effect of

Baclofen

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