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What Is The Treatment For Pain In The Ankles?
Hello Doc: I am a 70 year old man in good health (no smoking and drinking). But I have consumed too many sweets/soda over the years. Over a year ago I began to experience on and off pain in my ankle. What is the treatment for this pain? I just began taking Glucosamine hcl and it appears to be working. Anything better out there?
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
Hi,
In my opinion taking sodas and sweets over a period has no direct effect on ankle. It is not likely to cause direct pain unless you have developed diabetes or gouty arthritis. If Glucosamine is helpful then continue. I suggest you undergo a check up for diabetes and gout also, along with X-rays of the ankles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel
In my opinion taking sodas and sweets over a period has no direct effect on ankle. It is not likely to cause direct pain unless you have developed diabetes or gouty arthritis. If Glucosamine is helpful then continue. I suggest you undergo a check up for diabetes and gout also, along with X-rays of the ankles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel
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