3. Swelling of the Ankles (Not from Other Injuries)
Swelling of the ankles can be one of the most common symptoms that you might have tarsal tunnel syndrome; the problem is that swelling of the ankles can also be one of the most common symptoms that you might associate with a generalized ankle injury or other conditions like arthritis. This can make it pretty hard to distinguish simply by using one symptom alone.
The best thing you can do if you experience ankle swelling is to try and figure out what it’s from. If there aren’t any other symptoms that you can associate with it to point to another, specific injury or condition like a sprained ankle or arthritis, then it might be TTS causing your symptoms.
If your ankles swell up and you experience some of the other symptoms on this list at the same time – and this becomes a chronic condition, then you’re much more likely looking at TTS than anything else.
See your doctor for any combination of symptoms like this, especially if you aren’t sure, and remember to give your doctor a thorough list of what you have been experiencing.