Ankle Pain
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Ankle Pain
What is ankle pain?
Ankle pain refers to any kind of pain or discomfort affecting any part of the ankle, and can happen for many reasons.
Your ankles are part of the musculoskeletal system. They support your body’s weight and help you stand, balance, move, the ankle joint allows you to point, flex, rotate and move your foot from side to side. The lower leg bones come together to meet the foot bone to form the ankle, and ligaments hold these bones together. A complex structure of tendons, muscles and other soft tissues allows the foot and ankle to move. Because of this complexity the ankle is prone to injury.
Common causes of ankle pain
Ankle pain can result from several injuries and conditions, some of the most common are:
- Fractures
- Sprains
- Tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Flatfoot
- Gout
- Infection
When to seek help for ankle pain
You should seek help for ankle pain if it persists for more than a few days, worsens with activity, or affects your ability to walk. Swelling, bruising, or instability may indicate a more serious issue like a sprain, fracture, or tendon injury. Early assessment by a foot specialist can prevent long-term damage and speed up recovery.
- Inability to walk comfortably on the affected ankle
- Skin Surgery
- Pain is occurring at night or while at rest
- Inability to bend the ankle
- Swelling of the joint up to the calf
- Signs of infection, fever, redness, warmth
- Pain is persisting longer than a few days
