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What could the fatty bump on ankle be?
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could be a bursitis or joint effusion
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
Repeated injuries to any joint, and specially a weight bearing joint can be very dangerous.
As per your description of your swelling, its more likely to be a bursa and the soreness suggests that it has got infected too. Other possibility is of joint effusion following repeated trauma to it.
I would suggest that you show it to an orthopedic for a proper clinical evaluation and further management.
And till your appointment, stop any running or jumping or anything that puts strain on the joint. And wrap a creps bandage over it for support.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
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