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What Causes Ankle And Heel Pain In Children ?

My 12 yr old son plays football, the last four days he has been having severe aches and pains in both ankles and heels.. No swelling or anything but he s having trouble practicing and walking in general. Never had this issue before and has always been very active.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history there can be tear in ankle and foot ligament leading to pain.
Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.

I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.
Follow strict limb elevation, do ice fomentation.
Medicine like Trypsin chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling.

Another possibility of severs disease which is calcaneal apophysitis.
This is common in teenagers and x ray will confirm diagnosis..

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Causes Ankle And Heel Pain In Children ?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history there can be tear in ankle and foot ligament leading to pain. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Follow strict limb elevation, do ice fomentation. Medicine like Trypsin chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling. Another possibility of severs disease which is calcaneal apophysitis. This is common in teenagers and x ray will confirm diagnosis.. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care