Foot Pain and Ankle Pain

The following signs that may indicate damage caused to your ankle because of an injury or a disease:

• Ankle swelling
• Bruising
• Numbness or tingling
• Redness
• Burning pain
• Instability
• Inability to bear weight
• Stiffness and weakness

The underlying cause for the above could be:

• Sprain, hairline fracture or some other injury
• Arthritis
• Gout
• Osteoarthritis
• Achilles tendonitis: Can be caused by trauma, overuse or inflammatory diseases
• Nerve damage (Neuropathy)
• Ruptured tendon
• Tumour

Foot pain, on the other hand, is more likely a result of some injury. Some common reasons leading to foot pain may include:

• Poorly fitting shoes
• Prolonged standing
• Overuse from long walks or running marathons
• Sprains, strains or other sports injuries

Sometimes viral or bacterial infections can be a cause of foot pain, these may need to be treated with medications.

Athlete’s foot: A condition caused by a fungus that leads to pain and irritation

Ingrown toenails: can lead to severe discomfort and infection

Diabetic foot: Can be a complication of long-time diabetes. Change in skin colour, pain and swelling, dry cracks, open sores, corns and calluses are indications of this condition.

Foot or ankle pain caused by minor injuries, usually do not need any active treatment. The doctor may advise some medications and home therapy to ease the discomfort. However, sudden acute pain or long lasting pain needs a doctor’s attention, as it may signify an underlying trauma or disease that would need treatment.

To know more about treatment facilities for foot/ankle conditions at Medica, click here