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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Ankle

I have pain in my left ankle it hurts the most when I walk. I notice swelling around the outer bone after I have been on my feet awhile. I do not recall a injury to it. I am on my feet a lot but my right foot is fine. It has been bothering me for about a month now. I can bend it in all directions but it hurts when I step forward on it. I can t put all my weight on it either, What do you think?
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
U seem to have a soft tissue swelling or a ligament inflammation that might be causing the pain.it generally occurs due to a simple sprain on the joint.
U should get an Xray done to find out the exact cause.an mri should provide more information regarding the soft tissues. another possibilty is of a raised uric acid level that might cause swelling. it can be diagnosed by a blood test done. a callosity in that region might also cause pain.
Hot fomentation,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help. A shot of local steroid injection should be useful.
Nothing to worry about.     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Ankle

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. U seem to have a soft tissue swelling or a ligament inflammation that might be causing the pain.it generally occurs due to a simple sprain on the joint. U should get an Xray done to find out the exact cause.an mri should provide more information regarding the soft tissues. another possibilty is of a raised uric acid level that might cause swelling. it can be diagnosed by a blood test done. a callosity in that region might also cause pain. Hot fomentation,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help. A shot of local steroid injection should be useful. Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.