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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Ankle Joints

Severe pain in my ankle joint when I lift my foot (taking weight off of it) after standing still for even a short time (minutes). I m in overall great health. I have very flat feet - getting new orthotics Ina week or so. Female, 58 years old, 5 4 , 240lbs. Elementary school music teacher. Stand almost all day, plus climb many stairs throughout the day. What could be the cause of this joint pain when relieving it of weight and what treatment/exercises can I do to make it better? Thanks, Linda
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
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The ankle joint is the meeting of the bones of the leg and the foot and is responsible for the up and down motion of the foot. In popular usage, the ankle is often considered to be the ankle joint plus the surrounding anatomic region, including the lower end of the leg and the start of the flat part of the foot. Pain in the ankle can result from inflammation or injury to any of the structures in this region, including the bones, joint space, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, or muscles.
Common causes of ankle pain include sprains or injuries. Rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and other types of arthritis can also cause ankle pain.
Flatfeet can sometimes contribute to problems in your ankles and knees because the condition can alter the alignment of your legs. If you aren't having pain, no treatment is usually necessary for flatfeet.
But some people with flatfeet experience foot pain, particularly in the heel or arch area. Pain may worsen with activity. Swelling along the inside of the ankle can also occur.

Talk to your doctor if you or your child has foot pain.
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Ankle Joints

The ankle joint is the meeting of the bones of the leg and the foot and is responsible for the up and down motion of the foot. In popular usage, the ankle is often considered to be the ankle joint plus the surrounding anatomic region, including the lower end of the leg and the start of the flat part of the foot. Pain in the ankle can result from inflammation or injury to any of the structures in this region, including the bones, joint space, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, or muscles. Common causes of ankle pain include sprains or injuries. Rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and other types of arthritis can also cause ankle pain. Flatfeet can sometimes contribute to problems in your ankles and knees because the condition can alter the alignment of your legs. If you aren t having pain, no treatment is usually necessary for flatfeet. But some people with flatfeet experience foot pain, particularly in the heel or arch area. Pain may worsen with activity. Swelling along the inside of the ankle can also occur. Talk to your doctor if you or your child has foot pain.