Other signs and symptoms of HIV infection include: 1  genital ulcers. 2  genital warts. 3  severe mucosal herpes infections.
1 Pain, swelling, redness, and warmth that develop suddenly in a big toe joint may be caused by gout. 2  Other conditions or diseases that may cause inflammation include: 3  Arthritis or rheumatic diseases. 4  Retrocalcaneal bursitis and tendinitis, which can occur from overuse injuries.
In fact, many people, unfortunately, do not even make an appointment with a physician to see what can be causing this sudden swelling. The most common areas to be inflamed are the ankles. When a person has swelling in the ankles, it can also be accompanied by varying degrees of pain, as well as discomfort and swelling. If you or a loved one are experiencing inflammation in one or both ankles, letâs explore 10 of the most common causes. However, do not use this guide as a substitute for treatment administered by a medical professional. 1. Edema. One of the main causes of swelling in the ankles is called edema, or dependent swelling. It is called dependent swelling because the act of swelling is âdependentâ upon a reoccurring situation, such as walking too long or jogging over a hard surface with shoes that do not properly support your body. Many people experience this to some degree.