US Medical Term · symptoms
Ankle Swelling
Hinchazón de tobillos
Also: Edema en los tobillos (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Ankle Swelling |
| Spanish (Español) | Hinchazón de tobillos |
| Chinese (中文) | 踝部浮腫 |
| Korean (한국어) | 발목 부종 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Phù mắt cá chân |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pamamaga ng bukung-bukong |
| Portuguese (Português) | Inchaço no tornozelo |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ข้อเท้าบวม |
| Japanese (日本語) | 足首浮腫 |
What it means
Ankle swelling is the accumulation of fluid around the ankle joint, causing visible puffiness or tightness. Minor ankle swelling often results from prolonged standing or sitting, heat, or a mild sprain. More significant causes include venous insufficiency, pregnancy, heart or kidney failure, medication side effects such as calcium channel blockers or NSAIDs, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Call your doctor promptly if ankle swelling is sudden, affects only one side, is associated with pain or redness, or comes with shortness of breath or chest pain. Elevating the legs, reducing dietary salt, and wearing compression stockings often help relieve mild cases.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My ankles are very swollen and I can see pitting when I press on them.
Mis tobillos están muy hinchados y puedo ver una marca cuando presiono sobre ellos.
My ankle swelling is worse in the evenings and after I stand for long periods.
La hinchazón de mis tobillos es peor en las tardes y después de estar parado por mucho tiempo.
I started a new blood pressure medication and now my ankles are swelling.
Comencé un nuevo medicamento para la presión arterial y ahora mis tobillos se están hinchando.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
R60 Edema, not elsewhere classifiedRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026