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

For centuries, gout has been a misunderstood disease associated with jolly, rotund (and usually male) bon viveurs who pay the price for all the wine, women and song by developing gigantic, painful ...

Swollen feet may seem like a minor issue ... Constant ankle pain might suggest gout or arthritis. Inflammation of the joints, particularly the ankles, brought on by arthritis results in stiffness ...