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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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Can not bend ankle because of pain
Feeling uncomfortable in the ankle
I have pain in my right ankle
I have pain in my left ankle
My joints in both legs hurt
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Ankle pain can be on either or both sides. The pain may be pressing, sharp or dull in nature.
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
Pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. This type of pain can continue even after the injury or illness that caused it has healed or gone away. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety.
An inflammatory disease affecting multiple joints, especially in the hands and feet. The cause is autoimmunity (body's immune system attacking itself).
Gout and pseudogout are a group of diseases which are caused by the inflammation and accumulation of crystals in the joints. Gout is caused by accumulation of uric acid crystals, and pseudogout by calcium pyrophosphatecrystals. They are characterized by sudden painful swelling in one or more joints. Gout attacks may be caused by eating foods rich in purines such as seafood, alcohol and red meat, while pseudogout could be due to joint injury, surgery or immune problems.
Achilles tendonitis
Lower leg fracture
Lower leg fracture is fracture of the lower leg bones, the tibia and fibula. It occurs due to injuries like a fall or blows. It's a serious injury that requires \immediate medical attention.
Ankle sprain
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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