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What Causes Pain Behind Ankles And Achilles Tendenopathy?
Question: I have developed pain in the back of my ankle bones on booth of them they are not the heel but the bones that are above; I hope you understand - if I were to draw a line say from the middle of my calves I would reach these bones.
Any ideas what this might be?
Than you XXXXXXX
Any ideas what this might be?
Than you XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Achilles tendenopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is called as Achilles tendinopathy. this is a inflammation of a tendon which is attach to the back of the ankle bone.
there are many causes of this inflammation - like wearing wrong shoes, wrong posture while walking, any arthritis etc.
You need to use ice packs, paracetamol and if not better see a rheumatologist for proper evaluation.
Hope this will help
Take care
Achilles tendenopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is called as Achilles tendinopathy. this is a inflammation of a tendon which is attach to the back of the ankle bone.
there are many causes of this inflammation - like wearing wrong shoes, wrong posture while walking, any arthritis etc.
You need to use ice packs, paracetamol and if not better see a rheumatologist for proper evaluation.
Hope this will help
Take care
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