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Hello , from past to 2-3 days there is pain in my both ankles especially right leg's ankle. I m afraid what is the cause ?

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A stone hit the right ankle strongly which caused a lot of pain suddenly. After one day the pain increased to calf area to ankle.

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Hi.. U can apply ice over area where stone hit u. Give rest to that area. ...  Read More

I am a 39 year old male and I have developed a sprained ankle from no apparent reason. It is really painful and difficult to even walk and I want some relief. Also, I would like to know the sprained ankle causes. Can someone help me?

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Sprained ankle is usually after any twisting of ankle or knowingly or unknowingly if your foot twists while going downstairs or if it goes in a ditch ...  Read More

My mother got her ankle twisted around three years back and gradually she had developed a soaring pain in that area. Now she complains of having constant pain in the ankle and the area is swollen. On touching it seems hard at one place and it causes pain while walking and standing. Also while sleeping it causes discomfort.

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Following could be possibilities, 1) Ankle sprain with ligament tear which might have healed properly 2) Post traumatic arthropathy ...  Read More

Ankle pain due to sprained ankle. Paining while turning foot onto right side. Please give me some advice on this

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Put ice packs and keep your leg up on pillow. If the pain persists you may need an X-ray so visit nearby orthopedic doctor ...  Read More

I am getting pain in my ankle from last 1 month. It is not severe, but it is causing me some problem while walking. When I walk, I get sensation of pain. I have applied some ointment such as Iodex but not getting any relief. Please suggest what I should do for that.

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Minor soft tissue injury like ligament sprain , Rest hot pad NSAIDS will help. ...  Read More

My Son has been having ankle pain for a week now. He hasn't injured himself or been in sports that could've caused the pain. Please advise Thanks Anand

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HELLO firstly check is there in swelling and where. Start doing icing where he has pain it will help him to reduce pain n swelling. Apply crepe bandage for support. Consult any physio. ...  Read More

Can a gas problem or bloating can cause ankle pain or not?. I am 23 yr old male suffering from stomach pain bloating and left ankle pain

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No. They are unrelated. ...  Read More

I had pain in my left ankle for about 6 weeks and when I woke up it seems like it moved from left to my right ankle

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Hello. I'm Dr.Yogesh Kr Sharma. If there is a history of Trauma or say no Trauma, kindly go for X- Ray Left ankle Ap/La and it is necessary to Rule out any bony injury or Soft tissue injury. Kindly d ...  Read More

I had a ligament tear on my ankle and have had severe ankle pain for the last one month. Kindly provide a solution.

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X rays please ...  Read More

I m feeling pain in one ankle , that is right ankle and also feel pain in knees from last 1 month. What can be the cause of that. I am felling difficulty as not able to do exercises.

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Need more description of problem ...  Read More

“X-ray of the left ankle shows evidence of an avulsion fracture along the superior surface of the talus (as indicated by the arrow).” is there any issue please suggest

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Share xray ...  Read More

Hi doctors, I've been experiencing pain while standing and walking. I know my posture is at fault too, because I stand with all weight on one leg, usually my left one, which is where the pain is happening. It's mostly around my ankle on the outside, and the bottom of my feet. Please let me know what it is and what I can do to fix this, there's no s

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This may be due to ankle or foot strain from uneven weight bearing and prolonged standing on one leg. ...  Read More

Pain in ankle for the last 6 months. Unable to run or walk. Pain in knees as well. Can't stand for longer time.

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This may be due to ligament or tendon issues or vit.D deficiency. ...  Read More

The right ankle has been twisting suddenly with severe pain. The pain is radiating to whole lower limb. Took the painkillers but it doesn't work. How to stop these involuntary ankle twisting ?

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X ray of ankle Ap/lateral ...  Read More

I got an ankle twist while i was playing, I'm getting pain and swelling, but I'm the X ray no fracture identified. My doctor suggested to use chymoral forte for 5 days, but i have improper functioning of the kidneys, i found that my creatinine levels are near 3. Can I use chymoral forte tablet for ankle swelling and pain

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Yes you can It just enzymes combination ...  Read More

Severe ankle and knee pain, unable to walk. Cannot stand freely after sitting. Pain in the right leg.

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I have pain in old sprain I sprained my ankle a year ago and I used creep bandage for 15 days as doctor said and after that I go to gym and all and trecking not a big pain is it any problem

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Nothing to worry about. You may have intermittent mild pain and swelling for sometime. ...  Read More

I get pain on my left hand side ankle mainly in the morning and a little throughout the day.The pain persists for 1-2 months and again comes after a few months for 1-2 months.This is happening for last 1-2 year.

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1-2 year pain need investigation to find internal condition Get mri ankle ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My mother got bump in left ankle which doesn't have pain we are worried like is it cancer. Can you please help me to let us know that is it cancer or not TIA

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Please consult ...  Read More

I twisted my ankle in the May 2025, there is still some swelling and I feel pain during movement and rotation

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U can apply ice or hot packs Whichever is better to u Limb elevation Apply crepe bandage Restrict weight bearing ...  Read More

Today in morning i got slipped through one side was wearing a sandel ...but it got turned into swelling n pain , i have suffering in ankle ,little walk possible h ,but puri trh se energy ni lga pari hun ...pls suggest ye sprain hai ki kya hai theek kaise hoga ...

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Ice application Avoid walk Limb elevation Medicine ...  Read More

I've been having acute pain below my ankle bone and above the arch of my foot. It is most acute when I wake up in the morning and gets better within 3 hrs of waking & is almost gone during the day. Walking in the morning is painful. On pressing the area below the ankle I can feel pain, but there is no inflammation or swelling. There is no pain

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Planter fascitis ...  Read More

Ankle pain & swelling in foot. Doctor took X ray & prescribed medicines, but no relief! Please check X ray & let me know the problem & treatment!

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Ligament injury can be there Need plaster application and rest ...  Read More

Having pain in ankle there is no swelling only pain while walking , taking zerodol and guaneron for this but this is not beneficial try hot water sikai too nothing work pain as it is what to do

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Get xray of foot ...  Read More

My ankle is twisted and I have swelling and pain I have uploaded my xray please tell me what to do please tell me

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Consult me for further advice ...  Read More

My meniscus was repair on 26 august 2025 , after 1.5 months when I walk my ankle and heel pain is starting when I wake up at morning . Give me solution of this problem

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you have to keep yours leg elevated using pillow and keep icing over pain area twice for 10- 15 mins per day. Do static quads,Straight leg raise,Ankle pump,heel slide,hamstring curls,mini squats,Calf ...  Read More

Its been 4 weeks i got ankle sprain now i able to walk but now after long walks feeling a lil bit pain and its lil bit green color bruise do i need to use antibiotics doctor suggested antibiotic or any painkillers

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You do not need any antibiotics. You can take painkillers if needed. Mostly topical painkillers will be enough. ...  Read More

My left leg ankle is paining mild plz give me some thing to relief?when m googling every symptom of left leg ankle so they are showing all bad symptoms because of that m going in depression I can't come with that plz suggest me some good medicine to relief

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Ankle pain can be due to various reasons. More history needed. For pain relief use diclogel. ...  Read More

From yesterday morning, I woke up with pain in the area of ankle. There was no injury nothing, happened suddenly.Till now I am having pain, i applied an ice bag 3 times yesterday. In the evening yesterday pain was reduced, it started again this morning. What is the problem? What should I do?

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Consult ...  Read More

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