causes of sore feet and ankles
4) Pregnancy. Pregnancy is another of the common causes of swollen feet and ankles. There are three reasons for this: a) the excess weight gained puts more pressure on the legs and feet. b) the expanding uterus can place pressure on the blood vessels for the legs and. c) pregnancy hormones cause the body to retain fluids.
Here is a look at the most common causes of sore feet, based on region: 1  Heel: Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, calluses, and dry, cracked heels. 2  Arch: Flat feet, pes planus or fallen arches, plantar warts, Metatarsalgia, pes cavus, and overpronation. 3  Toes: Broken toe, bunions, hallux rigidus, turf toe, and hallux limitus.