Ankle Pain
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Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
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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Ankle pain
I have pain in both ankles
Ankle tendonitis
My left leg joint hurts
Can not bend ankle because of pain
I have a bad left ankle
Uncomfortable feeling in ankle
Poor ankle condition
Ankle broken or sprained
Ankle injury
Sprained ankle
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With a free 3-min Ankle Pain quiz, powered by Ubie's AI and doctors, find possible causes of your symptoms.
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Ankle pain can be on either or both sides, front or back. 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
Generally, Ankle pain can be related to:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
A chronic inflammatory disease where the body's immune system attacks multiple joints, most commonly in the hands and feet. The cause and trigger is unknown.
- Adult Still's Disease
A rare systemic inflammatory disease characterized by high fevers, a pink rash, sore throat and body aches that persist for weeks. The exact cause is unknown but is thought to be triggered by an infection. Some patients will have only one episode of it, while others may have several recurrent episodes.
- Hallux Valgus
Hallux valgus, or a bunion, is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe when the big toe pushes against the next toe. Tight shoes, foot stress, and arthritis are common causes. It can lead to deformity.
- Chronic Pain
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Gout / Pseudogout
- Osteoporosis
Congenital Hemophilia
- Lumbar Vertebrae Disk Herniation
- Common Cold (Upper Respiratory Tract Infection)
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Are your ankles hurting?
- How long have you had ankle pain this time?
- How did your ankle pain develop over time?
- Have you had ankle pain before?
- On a scale of 1-10, how severe was the pain in your ankle(s)?
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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.aspxAnkle pain
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/foot-pain/ankle-pain/
Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
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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