Stiff Ankles After Sitting- 160 Questions Answered

I am suffering from stiffness in both ankles and calf muscles from last few weeks. There is a pain due to which walking becomes a major issue. Also, when I stand up in morning after sleep or after sitting for a while, there is stiffness and pain in heels too. Please advise.

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Ms. Devjani Mazumdar (PT) Physiotherapist | Bangalore

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Good morning, First few qs - 1) is the stiffness only in morning 2) does ur finger joints also pains 3) have you got your detailed blood report , specifically RA factor and Uric acid If yes then pls ... Read More

I am suffering from ankle stiffness for the past 30years. Consulted many rumatalogists, orthopaedic doctors. But they are prescribed painkiller tablets like diclofenac,aceclofenac. I don't have pain suffering only from stiffness. I need relaxation so that i can walk freely.

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Dr. Nishit Palo Orthopedist | Noida

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Pain killer do not help in long run. If stiffness is more at ankle level, you may opt for a ankle.arthroscopy wit h debridement and capsular release follows by physiotherapy . ... Read More

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I feel stiffness in back and little pain in ankle while walking or in morning. What could be the reason for the same

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. You just need some stretching and exercise of the back muscles. If it still persists, Consult a orthopedician for further help. Regards ... Read More

I have stiffness in my ankle area and in my leg since my ankle got fractured. But after keeping my leg in fiber cast for almost 2 months the leg has become stiff due to immobilasation. I do ankle exercise for decreasing the stiffness but can anyone tell what are the other home remedies as well which can help more in decreasing the stiffness.

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Ms. Anuradha Sharma (PT) Physiotherapist | Noida

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Hot fermentation and stretching exercise ankle exercise. And best option meet physiotherapists ... Read More

When I stand up after being sitting for some time my lower back gets stiff and I'm not able to stand straight. It takes some time to get to normal posture. I do work out but have a desk job. I'm 174cm tall with weight of around 68 kg. Please advise.

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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif General Physician | Mumbai

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Do hot water compresses, correct posture while sitting and sleeping ... Read More

My foot at left ankle swelled and sometimes paining . Also near my fingers a part of left foot become stiff. What can I do? Is it a serious problem?

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Dr. Vardhan Garg Pulmonologist | Dehradun

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Consultation needed. Can do video consultation here, click consult now ... Read More

Stiff pain in my ankle since last few days.Actually while running , i stepped on a slope like thing and ankle got twisted.Since then i am having pain in my pain

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Dr. K Kartik Revanappa Neurosurgeon | Bangalore

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You need an X-ray to rule out a fracture. Consult an Orthopaedic surgeon. ... Read More

My brother has severe ankle pain and stiffness in ankle. He was treated for Chickengunya. Though the results came negative but doctor said symptoms of Chickengunya. He is having severe pain in ankles and is unable to walk. It is 15 days now.

Asked for Female, 47 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Nitish Kohli Orthopedic surgeon | Jalandhar

That is classical post Viral arthralgia , needs treatment ... Read More

Hi I had sprained my ankle of my left leg.So a cast was put up by the doctor for 10 days but after removing the cast the area below and above ankle as well surrounding area of ankle has become quite stiff. There skin has turned reddish blueish and blackish. Though I can just put my weight on the ankle but still cannot walk as it pains and it quite

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Dr. K Shanmuganandan General Physician | Chennai

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Pl consult through practo paid consult ... Read More

Portion of the back leg below the ankle and above heel is having pain. The area is swelling and has become stiff. The pain is felt mainly in the morning.

Asked for Male, 41 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ... Read More

Does the tech neck or straighten neck cause ear pain and stiffness in the left part of the body? attached.... How do I reduce ?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 34 Views v

Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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You need to physiotherapy session . ... Read More

Sir, I have long sitting job. Last few days it has been observed that my both feet and ankle get swell. What is reason behind this. Is anything serious. I very tensed plz provide your comments on it

Asked for Male, 33 Years 343 Views v

Dr. Srujith C H Internal Medicine | Hyderabad

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Possibility of varicose veins. Need to see clinically ... Read More

I sprained the ankle 2 months ago and used creep bandage for 2 weeks and pain and swelling has gone but my ankle got stiff while creating circles and a small pain is there any problem and how can I make sure it is healed

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Get latest mri.. it will tell healing ... Read More

Today while sitting, I experienced dizziness all of a sudden and had to lie down.. This went on for a few minutes and then had disappeared.. Is this a case of heart attack or anxiety attack? No chest pain occurred. Please tell..

Asked for Male, 30 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Purneshwar Kumar Pandey Cardiologist | New Delhi

Get a ECG done at nearest centre ... Read More

Sir, It has been observed that as per my office i had to sit long time in chair and due to this observed that my ankle get swell. I have to sit maximum time in chair in the office and last evening i observed my ankle get swelled . What is the reason behind swelling of my ankle. What is remedy. What medicine should i take.is it serious.plz reply i m

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Dear doctors, my baby is in his 10th month now. 1. He is doing only Army crawling and not started the classic crawling with knees and arms yet. 2. HE IS NOT SITTING UP ON HIS OWN. When we make him sit, he is sitting and that too while eating or only for a few min. 3. He has recently started pulling up and holding objects and getting up. 4. We hav

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

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Need to physical examination. And please mention brief history ... Read More

Can sitting in a chair or in car for 1 hour cause ankle swollen or not or sleeping position cause ankle swollen

Asked for Female, 45 Years 269 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Yes, sitting for long time can cause ankle swelling ... Read More

My girl baby will be one year next month an she is still not sitting not crawling an she started tummy time when she was 4 months ...slowly she pushing herself to take objects ..she makes lot of sounds an waves an says hi but but her motor skills not on time ..is this normal ..she lives in Dubai

Asked for Female, 32 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings how about sitting? How about standing with support kindly book a consultation so I can guide you ... Read More

It feels like I'm sitting on bones of my hips and due to this unable to sit because feels uncomfortable and pain also .what's this problem

Asked for Male, 27 Years 231 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I had put a cast for 15 days after I twisted my ankle. The X-rays were fine there was no fracture. I removed my cast yesterday and since then have been experiencing discomfort while walking. I have pain on my heel and a stiff ankle cause of which I'm unable to walk properly. Will this improve or I should I consult a doctor again .

Asked for Female, 32 Years 135 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

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If there is no fracture, you may try with crepe bandage or elastic anklet. Fomantation in warm water and ankle exercises should help. Consult your doctor if you don't get good results. ... Read More

I feel pain inside my ankle of my right foot when I get up after sitting a lying down for a while. Sometimes my feets became heavier.

Asked for Male, 52 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I am back stiffness for quite sometime, had ls spine where result came as mild spasm, having myotop p but the problem is still there. Stiffness having severe when standing after sitting

Asked for Male, 32 Years 402 Views v

Dr. Jawahar Mehmood Khan Orthopedist | Srinagar

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Just avoid bending and heavy weight lifting And take below prescribed medicines: Tab … Etoshine MR 1 tab bd for 5 days Tab.. Gabamax nt 1 tab at bedtime. ... Read More

Hi, I am observing for last one week that there is minor swelling in my right leg ankle in the evening. Pain is not there and also after taking rest it become normal. Can you suggest what is the reason because I do not have any symptom. My job is sitting job.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

need detailed history ... Read More

Good evening sir Since I am diagnosed with fatty liver I am adviced to walk more. Daily I am walking 6000 to 7000 steps. But my ankle is not supporting. Pain at ankle and under the feet. Too much tired all the feet.back ankle. Morning after wake up I feel the same, after some walking it is sitting up good.. Kindly diagnose and treat my issue Thanki

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Asked for Male, 37 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Sam Supreeth Orthopedist | Pune

Hello Based on your details you fall in the overweight category Does it pain more in the morning and after you start walking ? Does pain subside after few steps? ... Read More

Hello Doctor, since few days i have noticed stiffness in all my right foot fingers only, i am facing difficulty in twisting them down. I feel as if bone joints have got tight. I do suffer from hyperuricemia but its still under control with value of 7.

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Dr. Rohan Bhargava Orthopedist | Mumbai

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Hi stiffness in toes and fingers could be due to hyperuricemia or arthritis or other causes ... Read More

I am suffering leg back nerve pain & stiffness for few minutes, when I getting up after leg folded sitting on floor

Asked for Male, 54 Years 242 Views v

Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT) Physiotherapist | Bangalore

Leg back pain could be a pelvic issue as you seem to say that the nerve pain is not continuous. Seeing a physiotherapist physically is a better alternative, but if it's hard then try an online sessio ... Read More

My self Rajesh Ranjan my right ankle was cracked before 2 month and I taken plaster after removing plaster my all ankle joint are very stiff what a problem

Asked for Male, 27 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Anuj Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

Get fresh x rays Start doing physiotherapy of ankle Stiffness is expected Put ankle in hot water Consult after x ray ... Read More

I fell down from bike 2 months before and I had done an X Ray of my left foot front and back due to swelling. Consulted a physician with the X Ray report and found no fracture or cracks. I took painkillers for 8 days and the pain gone away. Now since last 15 days I feel that when I try to sit on the floor , I feel pain in backside of ankle (near t

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad Orthopedic surgeon | Mumbai

Looks like you might have sprained ligaments around ankle joint.Due to pain in ankle,your gait might have changed which may be cause of knee pain.Confirmation would require a detailed physical examina ... Read More

Due to an accident have knee pain always...even ankle was hurt. So it pains while sitting down. Please prescribe some medication

Asked for Female, 40 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Kunal R Bansal Orthopedist | Pune

Where exactly does it pain ? Are u able to bend the knee and walk comfortably? ... Read More

Hi doc, I m five month pregnant. Since night i hve problem in sitting. Live sme niddle stuck in my lower tommy. And pls suggest what should i do. Anything is serious or not.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 108 Views v

Dr. Panchani Gynecologist | Surat

Hi good morning Thnxs for your question I think complete examination is required for diagnosis. And do ultrasound. Send me a copy of your report so I can help you. Use my online consulting link so tha ... Read More

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I am suffering from stiffness in both ankles and calf muscles from last few weeks. There is a pain due to which walking becomes a major issue. Also, when I stand up in morning after sleep or after sitting for a while, there is stiffness and pain in heels too. Please advise.

I am suffering from ankle stiffness for the past 30years. Consulted many rumatalogists, orthopaedic doctors. But they are prescribed painkiller tablets like diclofenac,aceclofenac. I don't have pain suffering only from stiffness. I need relaxation so that i can walk freely.

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I feel stiffness in back and little pain in ankle while walking or in morning. What could be the reason for the same

When I stand up after being sitting for some time my lower back gets stiff and I'm not able to stand straight. It takes some time to get to normal posture. I do work out but have a desk job. I'm 174cm tall with weight of around 68 kg. Please advise.

My foot at left ankle swelled and sometimes paining . Also near my fingers a part of left foot become stiff. What can I do? Is it a serious problem?

Stiff pain in my ankle since last few days.Actually while running , i stepped on a slope like thing and ankle got twisted.Since then i am having pain in my pain

My brother has severe ankle pain and stiffness in ankle. He was treated for Chickengunya. Though the results came negative but doctor said symptoms of Chickengunya. He is having severe pain in ankles and is unable to walk. It is 15 days now.

Portion of the back leg below the ankle and above heel is having pain. The area is swelling and has become stiff. The pain is felt mainly in the morning.

Does the tech neck or straighten neck cause ear pain and stiffness in the left part of the body? attached.... How do I reduce ?

Sir, I have long sitting job. Last few days it has been observed that my both feet and ankle get swell. What is reason behind this. Is anything serious. I very tensed plz provide your comments on it

I sprained the ankle 2 months ago and used creep bandage for 2 weeks and pain and swelling has gone but my ankle got stiff while creating circles and a small pain is there any problem and how can I make sure it is healed

Today while sitting, I experienced dizziness all of a sudden and had to lie down.. This went on for a few minutes and then had disappeared.. Is this a case of heart attack or anxiety attack? No chest pain occurred. Please tell..

Can sitting in a chair or in car for 1 hour cause ankle swollen or not or sleeping position cause ankle swollen

My girl baby will be one year next month an she is still not sitting not crawling an she started tummy time when she was 4 months ...slowly she pushing herself to take objects ..she makes lot of sounds an waves an says hi but but her motor skills not on time ..is this normal ..she lives in Dubai

It feels like I'm sitting on bones of my hips and due to this unable to sit because feels uncomfortable and pain also .what's this problem

I feel pain inside my ankle of my right foot when I get up after sitting a lying down for a while. Sometimes my feets became heavier.

I am back stiffness for quite sometime, had ls spine where result came as mild spasm, having myotop p but the problem is still there. Stiffness having severe when standing after sitting

Hi, I am observing for last one week that there is minor swelling in my right leg ankle in the evening. Pain is not there and also after taking rest it become normal. Can you suggest what is the reason because I do not have any symptom. My job is sitting job.

Hello Doctor, since few days i have noticed stiffness in all my right foot fingers only, i am facing difficulty in twisting them down. I feel as if bone joints have got tight. I do suffer from hyperuricemia but its still under control with value of 7.

I am suffering leg back nerve pain & stiffness for few minutes, when I getting up after leg folded sitting on floor

My self Rajesh Ranjan my right ankle was cracked before 2 month and I taken plaster after removing plaster my all ankle joint are very stiff what a problem

Due to an accident have knee pain always...even ankle was hurt. So it pains while sitting down. Please prescribe some medication

Hi doc, I m five month pregnant. Since night i hve problem in sitting. Live sme niddle stuck in my lower tommy. And pls suggest what should i do. Anything is serious or not.

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