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Lower Leg Hurts. Gets Worse While Jumping Or Changing Direction. Swelling Near Ankle. What Is The Problem?

The lower portion of my legs (below the knee cap) hurt on the outside after impact activity. I can usually run and the pain will be tolerable, but if I do box jumps, plyometrics, or a lot of changing direction the pain gets worse. It hurts more after I exercise rather than when I am actually doing it. Also the left leg swells up a bit near my ankle after exercise. What is the problem?
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
It can be a ligament injury in ankle. I would suggest you to show it to orthopaedic surgeon and get his opinion. You may need MRI of the ankle joint to confirm the diagnosis. If there is any cartilage damage or a ligament injury you can get treatment accordingly. Till that time you can take Brufen tablet and rest.
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Lower Leg Hurts. Gets Worse While Jumping Or Changing Direction. Swelling Near Ankle. What Is The Problem?

It can be a ligament injury in ankle. I would suggest you to show it to orthopaedic surgeon and get his opinion. You may need MRI of the ankle joint to confirm the diagnosis. If there is any cartilage damage or a ligament injury you can get treatment accordingly. Till that time you can take Brufen tablet and rest.