what can be a cause of swollen ankles?
 The causes of swollen ankles: 1 Swollen ankles occur when fluid is retained in the spaces between our cells. This fluid buildup can have a number of different causes, most notably insufficiency of the venus system, water retention secondary to heart, kidney, liver, or endocrine disease, as well as local musculoskeletal issues such as trauma, infections, or tumors. 2 A lack of exercise or movement, a diet high in salt, and being overweight. 