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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

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

My mom is suffering from ankle pain. She has a swelling in ankle also. Can any one suggest a good homeopathy doctor in kolkata please ?

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Nothing is gonna happen with homeopathy ..The maximum u can achieve is reduction of pain nd sweeling ...But not the cause .. May be your mother is diabetic /thyroid /hypertension patint. ..If not then ...  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

High esr , eye pain and upper abdomen pain. Already consulted a doctor however even after the treatment i woke up with pain in my eye and weird sensation in forehead. Pukish feeling is there. Pressure is felt while opening the eyes wide. Mild choking feeling in front neck (trachea) and near xiphoid process.

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

Following are my symptoms 1.fear 2. Gabhrahat 3.shortness of breath 4 heart palpitations. 5. Body pain which rotates from one part to another without major cause,all blood tests are normal visited many orthopaedic doctors , physiotherapist, but there is no major problem,all doctors says its not a major problem. 6 feeling weakness all the time. 7 co

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Needs evaluation with neurologist or neurosurgeon ...  Read More

Due to cervical and spondylitis there is severe swelling and pain in ankles .other than painkiller what treatment can be done ?

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Consult me ...  Read More

My left leg ankle got twisted on Saturday morning... Swelled immediately and in pain. I am trying to get it normal by ice pack and pain killers mor eve. No bruce as such. Walking, coming to office also but it's paining not smooth in moving d ankle Swelling is still visible all over d ankle area.. Pls suggest. Is it ligament tear or somthing seriou

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If there is improvement with ice and medication probably it’s superficial bruise not any underlying ligament damage. You can wait for a week before getting any investigation done ...  Read More

Ankle of both legs swelling after running activity without pain.. How can manage it.. ... Caan I continue the workout with it. Because there is no pain

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Please get your BP checked and also an evaluation of your heart. The swelling without pain points towards dependant oedema. ...  Read More

Before 8 days I fell due to which my ankle got twisted, there is quite improvement but after 8 days still I was feeling pain in my uncle bone there for I got an x-ray but there is no orthopaedic doctor around my area so I need to consult to the doctor is there a minor fracture in my ankle? Or a crap bandage will work. Thank you

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Based on the X-ray image you shared, I do not see any obvious displaced fracture. However, as this is a photographed image and only one view is available, a small fracture cannot be ruled out. Persist ...  Read More

Recently I got selection in sub inspector of police. And started the traing. But after one week of running and parade practice my both ankles are swelling without any pain. How to recover . ? Is it getting worse? Please reply

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It’s probably due to heavy training .. apply crepe bandage use ice pack and elevation and rest for atleast 3 days .if no improvement please consult ...  Read More

Past 4 Days, I'm feeling a pain on my left ankle. Slight swelling present and even at rest pain is present The pain feels like a firecracker bursting and radiating the pain towards the toes and then my left knee ( has h/o grade 2 meniscus tear and acl sprain - recovery 95% ) The pain gradually had increased At rest or on any slightest touch at si

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kindly get an xray of your ankle. also describe the type of injury which results into meniscus tear and ACL sprain. ...  Read More

I have anxiety and depression and take Nexito regularly. My psychiatrist recently increased my Nexito dose from 15 mg to 20 mg, and I have been on 20 mg for the last 5 days. I have also been experiencing neck, shoulder, and head pain/stiffness, especially with certain movements and sometimes while sneezing. The pain becomes very irritating and incr

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Nexito will act in certain symptoms of anxiety but not that beneficial for pain symptoms. There are exclusive medications for the same. Good luck ...  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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“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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Need investigation ...  Read More

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

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