Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is another health condition that can cause ankle pain. This illness causes the cartilage cushion within two bones to gradually wear away, which then makes the bones rub against each other. It can also cause stiffness and tenderness of the region. This can happen in the ankle. The condition requires quick treatment because it gradually becomes worse as time passes.
Reactive arthritis
This health condition is a result of a bacterial infection in another part of your body, like your bowels or genitals which then has symptoms that tend to affect other parts of your body, including your ankles being one of the most affected parts. You will experience severe pain and swelling in the affected region. This can be the cause of the sudden pain in your ankle.
Osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT)
This occurs when a previous injury accumulates damage to the cartilage and bone on top of the lower bone of your ankle joint. To prevent this, you should ensure your injuries completely heal before you start performing serious activities.