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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Ankles
Question: What would be the caise of severe hurting pain just above my ankles especially when I'm in bed at night? The pain subsides if I sit up andn rest my feet on the floor.
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain above ankle at this age may be due to local inflammation called Achilles tendinitis or lumbosacral radiculopathy involving ankle area and foot too.
Is there any swelling, skin changes or fever?
Any history of trauma?
You can get examined by a doctor or neurologist.
You should take pain killers for few days.
Local pain reliever ointment can be used for pain relief.
Avoid standing for prolonged periods.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain above ankle at this age may be due to local inflammation called Achilles tendinitis or lumbosacral radiculopathy involving ankle area and foot too.
Is there any swelling, skin changes or fever?
Any history of trauma?
You can get examined by a doctor or neurologist.
You should take pain killers for few days.
Local pain reliever ointment can be used for pain relief.
Avoid standing for prolonged periods.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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