Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Swelling in the ankles and feet is a common problem.

What Is Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling ... that tend to make the swelling better or worse To help diagnose the cause of the swelling, your doctor may order one or more of the following tests ...

leg pain that begins with exercise, and a sore on your foot — even a small one — that does not heal. “The mild symptoms are the ones that people tend to ignore,” Erben said ...