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Pain in left ankle
Hello I'm 29 years old..had sweet pain on my left ankle for 10-12 days and on the opposite side of my ankle too..but from the last 2 days its unbearable like I'm not able to move it  till 180° or even not able to give pressure on that side of foot..there is a sharp pain. What it could be.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you  in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disorder, if there is any. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Keep a pillow under the knee. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. --. Fomentation with warm water/ Gel pac . Let the part not be exposed to cold. -- .Do mild exercises for back and lower limbs. --.visit my YouTube channel 'DrN C Gupta' and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'. Kindly subscribe to the channel to get continuous guidence & notifications. https://youtube.com/channel/ucpeqc6b1ywzwin048jsu6rw IT IS FREE. --or else contact a physiotherapist. -Any way it may be tried, --. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1 tab once a day x 5days --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab Once  a day x 10 days. -(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. Thanks. Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho.) DMC no.3624
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You need specific test and medicines Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dear, Pain around bilateral ankle joint in young adults without any history of trauma is usually due to high uric acid, nutritional deficiencies etc. Causes of high uric acid could be due to high protein diet, alcohol or decreased excretion.
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Hot fomentation Avoid red meat, soya beans, alcohol etc Painkillers SOS Tablet calcium and Vitamin D once daily
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If not relieved, get S.Uric acid, Vitamin D, Calcium checked and Get video consultation done.
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The symptoms you have described, such as pain in the ankle, difficulty moving the ankle and sharp pain, may be indicative of several conditions. Some possible causes include: Ankle sprain: Ankle sprains are a common injury that occur when the ligaments in the ankle are stretched or torn. This can cause pain, swelling and difficulty moving the ankle. Achilles tendonitis: Achilles tendonitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It can cause pain and stiffness in the ankle and difficulty moving the ankle. Gout: Gout is a form of arthritis that can cause sudden and severe pain, swelling and redness in the joints, including the ankle. Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that can cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints, including the ankle. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that can cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints, including the ankle. To determine the underlying cause of your symptoms, you should consider consulting with an orthopedic doctor. They may conduct a physical examination and may also recommend imaging tests, such as X-rays or MRI scans. Treatment options may vary depending on the underlying cause, but may include rest, physical therapy, medications, or in severe cases, surgery. In the meantime, you may consider applying hot or cold compresses to the affected area to help reduce pain and inflammation. However, if the pain is severe or if you have difficulty moving the ankle, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly.
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Blood uric acid level to be measured
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Hello..it might due to high uric acid levels..get your serum uric acid levels checked...
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avoid red meat,milk and dairy products, protein diet..
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