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Ankle Pain

Ankle pain causes physical discomfort in the ankle area, including the joint or the tendon connecting the lower leg to the heel. It does not occur due to an underlying disease. Some examples of ankle pain include poorly fitting footwear like high heels, strains, sprains, overuse, or trauma.

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How to manage a sprained ankle surgically?

Query: Hello doctor,I am looking for a second opinion on surgical options for a grade 3 sprained ankle. I have attached herewith the MRI results. The results show a ruptured anterior tibiofibular ligament and a partial tear of the posterior tibiofibular ligament with disruption of distal tibiofibular synde...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images you have provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I think only the anterior tibiofibular ligament has ruptured and all the other ligaments are sprained only. I would suggest you manage it non-surgically as all the othe...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for random pain in the ankles and fingers for the past three weeks?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female on no medications. Recently, I have been having random pains in my ankle and finger. I know it is really random, but my finger has a small knot on it that is getting bigger but is still very small. It is also a greenish under the skin. My affected ankle is swo...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern and will help you with your query. You have to take X-rays of the ankle with anteroposterior and lateral view along with X-rays of the hand with anteroposterior and oblique view. Follow up with X-rays images because diagnosis can be made on...  Read Full »

Is my ankle swelling a sign of heart failure?

Query: Hello doctor, Since yesterday, I have been so tired, and I have a swelling in my ankles. It looks like a mild swelling, but I am scared. I have attached pictures of the swelling. Is this starting edema because of heart failure? I had some cardiac enlargement on MRI, but I had normal ejection fract...  Read Full »


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen and reviewed the images which you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like you have mild edema around your ankle. In the absence of any respiratory symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, or other cardiac symptoms su...  Read Full »

My ankle is swollen and paining after it got twisted. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I was running, and I fell into a pit. My ankle got twisted, and I could feel some cracking sound. I had a swollen ankle immediately. I have been icing for 2 days and now the swelling has reduced. I am unable to walk. I have pain when I try to move or walk. I had a fracture fibula of t...  Read Full »


Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.As there is a history of twisting injury to your ankle with a kind of cracking sound or sensation which you have felt, I will advise you to undergo an immediate x-ray of the affected part to rule out any bone injury. X-ray ankle (anteroposterior and lateral views). Getti...  Read Full »

Why is there swelling in the ankles after a flight travel?

Query: Hello doctor, I just had a flight and have swollen ankles on both legs. I have attached the photos. The swelling is tender and no pain or redness. I just had a check-up one week ago, and all my blood reports are normal. My standard medications are: For HP, Irbesartan 150 mg a day and Metoprolol 50 m...  Read Full »


Dr. Babu Lal Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photos. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a common problem not only after the flight but also after prolonged traveling. It occurs due to prolonged immobilization, and due to increased blood circulation and decreased venous re...  Read Full »

Swollen ankles in lower feet with stretchy and tight skin. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My mom has swollen ankles in her lower feet. The skin is stretchy and tight. When you touch it, it is warm. Does she have edema?  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes, she has a sort of edema. It is fluid retention in the ankles. Take less salt and a low-sodium diet. Please get all the investigations done like heart echo and blood tests, and kidney tests. You may take a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories as well as it m...  Read Full »

Why am I having intermittent leg and ankle swelling?

Query: Hello doctor, My leg and ankle have been swollen for about three weeks. There are times it becomes normal, but I noticed that every time I am exhausted, the leg swelling increases, making it difficult for me to walk. I also wake up with difficulty in breathing, and my hands tend to go numb if I slee...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and the detailed reports, which you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears that you have dependent pedal edema, which means, that after prolonged exertion and continuously being on your feet for long hours, it ...  Read Full »

I injured my right ankle 7 years back while playing. Why do I have ankle swelling along with pain during walking and running?

Query: Hello doctor, I injured my right ankle while playing soccer seven years back. It was an eversion, but I continued playing soccer using a crepe bandage as I have never had an ankle sprain before. So I thought it is nothing although I was able to see blood on the skin for two or three days after the i...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The probable diagnosis is ankle tibiocalcaneal ligament partial tear. Yes, it will heal. It heals with a total of three months of rest. You can walk with the brace but avoid running and playing sports. The best brace is...  Read Full »

What causes a swollen ankle to turn dark red?

Query: Hi doctor, My father is 77 years old. He is suffering from swollen ankles. His redness on the swollen area has turned into dark red. He is not diabetic. He had a stroke before few years and he has undergone a liver operation due to cancer eight years back. He does not have fever, chills, or dizzi...  Read Full »


Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father is having cellulitis or joint effusion due to hepatic insufficiency. If his limbs are warm, then it shows cellulitis and so it needs immediate treatment. If his limbs are cold in the affected area without fever, then it can be due to eczema or purpura, or ra...  Read Full »

My ankle got twisted after I fell from the skateboard. Do I have swelling on the outer side of my foot due to a broken ankle joint?

Query: Hello doctor,I fell off a skateboard 2.5 hours ago and landed on my ankle, which got twisted by 90 degrees. It is slightly swollen, and the swelling is about one and a half inches in diameter on the outer side of my foot. It pains when I press the swelling and the edge of the malleolar and midfoot. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern, and I feel sorry for such acute discomfort you are having. Therefore, I will guide you regarding your problem. Thank you.  Read Full »

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