Ankle pain affects one in every five individuals in their middle age or older, and it is a frequent complaint that affects people of all ages. However, most ankle pain is not significant, and it does not necessitate exams such as X-rays to diagnose the problem.

Ankle pain can arise from small injuries like tripping, and muscular weakness around the ankle can also create ankle issues. The location of the pain varies depending on the source of the injury. Your ankle may swell and you won’t be able to put any weight on it.

Ankle pain Causes

Many diseases may cause ankle pain such as

• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis is a kind of arthritis in which the joint becomes heated and inflamed, and the disease can affect several joints.
• Ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments in the ankle are injured as a result of an injury such as a slip or fall, causing the ligaments to strain.
• Plantar fasciitis is characterized by pain in the heel and arch of the foot. The pain is usually greater after a period of inactivity or in the morning.
• Achilles tendonitis causes this pain in the back of the ankle, and it can be caused by over-exercising. It often occurs when you start a new type of exercise or increase the quantity of activity you do.

Other factors that may cause ankle pain:

• Being overweight or obese, as the pressure on the ankle increases. As well as, it may increase the risk of osteoporosis. Check your
• Lack of muscular flexibility or strength, which increases the risk of injuries owing to a lack of support for the ankle joint.
• Unsupportive shoes because they can cause extra stress around the ankle

Tips

The following tips will help relieve ankle pain:

• Losing excess weight
• Exercise and increase your activity level
• Avoid standing and sitting for long periods in cases of acute ankle sprain and arthritis associated with arthritis
• Choosing the right shoes

You can also read 8 tips to help you relieve heel pain

When do you consult a doctor?

You will need to visit a podiatrist at HSMC if:

• The pain is getting worse.
• Symptoms did not improve significantly despite adherence to medication.
• Experiencing symptoms such as fever, night sweats, or weight loss.
• You feel pain that prevents you from sleeping due to increased pain.
• A change in your walking abilities, such as balance issues or leg weakness/heaviness.
• Having a hot and swollen joint for no apparent reason.
• Stiffness that lasts longer than 30 minutes in the morning.
• If the pain is the result of pain in other parts of the body, such as the lower back, hip, or knee.