what will cause your ankles to swallow

Hello Christine Ady. Thank you for posting.

You mean ankles to swell? Many things, from injury to infection, can cause swelling in ankles and feet. Sometimes diseases that affect the entire body, such as heart disease and kidney or liver failure, can result in excess fluid buildup (edema) that is often concentrated in the legs and feet, leading to swelling not only of the ankles but also of the feet and lower legs.

More information here: https://www.medicinenet.com/swollen_ankles_and_swollen_feet/article.htm

Helena