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Pain in ankle
Hi doctor,
From few days my mom is having pain in her ankle and she is not able to walk properly...
She have used,many oil but the pain is still same
Is it serious
She is already under gone slipdisc operation 6yrs back
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There can be very reasons for the ankle pain.A detailed history and examination by the physiotherapist will help in confirming the diagnosis. Only after then will one be able to know if the source of pain is the low back area or just the ankle and accordingly treatment can be done.
Next Steps
visit a physio
Health Tips
avoid prolonged or static postures, Icing the ankle in the morning will provide symptomatic relief
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If the pain is only in on e ankle, it can be due to any kind of sprain in the ankle else it can be due to increased blood uric acid level or simetimes duw to nerve compression in the back.
Next Steps
Go to a physiotherapist.. Proper assessment, diagnosis and treatment is required.
Health Tips
At home.. Hot water fomentation +pain killer gel +some ankle and toe movements at every 2 hours+avoid hanging of legs for long time and avoid overstanding.
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Physiotherapy treatment must and ankle x-ray.
Avoid exercise till relief avoid long standing
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Stretch Calves
Get a custom made insole.
Hams Stretching.
Sports Taping.
Hot Fomentation.
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Since d pain is Located in ankle.. if d pain is
Triggered or worsened by activity or overuse it might b d case of osteoarthritis
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your doctor will closely examine d ankle n recommend u for xray
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