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What Causes Sharp Pin Pricks Near Ankle Area?
occationally I get sharp pin pricks near the ankle area. It last for not more than maybe 3 to 4 seconds and it doesn t occur regularly. Sometimes there is nothing for a week...and then suddenly 2 to 3 days I have it, again nothing... What causes this?
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
Hello,
As with your history, I feel there are two possible chances of nerve trapped rather any external Injury.
First things to ask do you have any kind of the following issues - Backache, Diabetes, High blood pressure, Varicose veins.
If you have any of this then this sharp pain should be related to a nerve pathology.
Having a proper assessment by an orthopedist or a physical therapist should help in getting a diagnosis.
Sometimes due to very minimal nerve entrapment, there might be disruption of the nerve conduction which may lead to other symptoms which are faced by you.
Exercise therapy should help you to get rid of symptoms. Strengthening the core and lower limb muscles should play a key role to get rid of the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
As with your history, I feel there are two possible chances of nerve trapped rather any external Injury.
First things to ask do you have any kind of the following issues - Backache, Diabetes, High blood pressure, Varicose veins.
If you have any of this then this sharp pain should be related to a nerve pathology.
Having a proper assessment by an orthopedist or a physical therapist should help in getting a diagnosis.
Sometimes due to very minimal nerve entrapment, there might be disruption of the nerve conduction which may lead to other symptoms which are faced by you.
Exercise therapy should help you to get rid of symptoms. Strengthening the core and lower limb muscles should play a key role to get rid of the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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