Radiation is a carcinogen and causes numerous effects on living organisms and systems. The environmental impacts of nuclear power plant releases such as the Chernobyl disaster, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster and the Three Mile Island accident, among others, persist indefinitely.
Ankle pain is most commonly caused by a sprain. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments connecting the ankle bones. Treatment of sprains includes using crutches, applying ice to the ankle, elevating the foot, using compression bandages, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers.
Causes of swollen ankles and sprains. An ankle sprain is an injury in which ligaments are stretched or torn. Ankle sprains are classified as grade 1 â 3 depending on the severity of the sprain: 1  Grade 1 â Some stretching and tearing of the ligament, causes mild swelling, bruising and pain.