Ankle Pain
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Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Ankle pain can be on either or both sides. The pain may be pressing, sharp or dull in nature.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Fever
Back pain
Recent weight loss
Swelling of the affected area
Edema
Numbness / sensory disorder
Possible causes
- osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones weak and brittle, resulting in the bone to fracture easily even with minor trauma or stress (for instance, after a simple fall). It may be caused due to long-term low calcium intake, estrogen deficiencies in women, and an inactive lifestyle.
- Chronic pain
Pain that is ongoing and typically lasts longer than six months. This kind of pain can persist even after the injury or illness causing it has healed or disappeared. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety.
- Lumbar spondylosis
A condition in which the backbones (lumbar spine) become damaged due to wear and tear. Risk factors include repetitive back strain, carrying heavy loads, and obesity.
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Gout / pseudogout
- Varicose veins . chronic venous insufficiency . stasis dermatitis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Femoral head necrosis
Rickets Vitamin D deficiency
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have ankle pain?
Do you have a fever?
Is the affected area red?
Is the affected area swollen?
Do you feel fatigued?
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References
Lau BC, Moore LK, Thuillier DU. Evaluation and Management of Lateral Ankle Pain Following Injury. JBJS Rev. 2018 Aug;6(8):e7. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.17.00143. PMID: 30153244.
https://journals.lww.com/jbjsreviews/Abstract/2018/08000/Evaluation_and_Management_of_Lateral_Ankle_Pain.8.aspx
Ankle pain
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/foot-pain/ankle-pain/
Reviewed By:
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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