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What Does Stinging Sensation On The Right Ankle Indicate?
Question: 3" above right ankle a stinging sensation approx. every 15 seconds. Like someone sticking with a knife . It happened before (yesterday) and lasted about 3 hours before it went away. Last knight it started again and is still hurting.
Brief Answer:
possible tendinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
In most cases it is seen in tendinitis where muscle is inflamed and then there is friction between tendon and bone. This is seen in people who are physically active. You should rest,take nonsteroid painkillers and put cold compresses. Other causes may vs vascular disorders such as deep vein thrombosis or arteries sclerosis. In this case if symptoms persist you should do Doppler and angiography. Wish you good health.regards
possible tendinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
In most cases it is seen in tendinitis where muscle is inflamed and then there is friction between tendon and bone. This is seen in people who are physically active. You should rest,take nonsteroid painkillers and put cold compresses. Other causes may vs vascular disorders such as deep vein thrombosis or arteries sclerosis. In this case if symptoms persist you should do Doppler and angiography. Wish you good health.regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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