Ankle ailments are the conditions or problems that ankle can face due to any kind of inflammation, swelling or injuries. An ankle is a common site for all these problems because of fluid retention. An ankle is a prone area to get injured due to the gravity’s effect on the fluids present in the body. A swollen ankle can look bigger than the normal body part. The problem in the ankle can give people difficulty in walking. The skin feels rigid and tight on that portion and it is a painful situation. Ankle aliments can appear at any age but it is quite common in older age.
What conditions cause ankle ailments?
Ankle Pain can cause due to many conditions such as
- Overweight
- Arthritis
- Pregnancy
- Blood clotting
- Leg infection
- Venous insufficiency
- Any previous surgery
- Heart, liver or kidney failure
- Lymphedema
What are the symptoms of ankle ailments?
The symptoms of ankle ailments include
- Swelling
- Deformity
- Inability to bend
- Unable to walk or non-comfortable in walking
- Any other type of pain
What are the treatments for ankle ailments?
Treatment for ankle aliments includes
- Simple home treatment,
- Medications (painkillers),
- Physical Therapy (Physiotherapy),
- Pain relieving ointments,
- Surgery
Surgery is recommended in rare cases. Mostly, ankle aliments can recover with the self-care and home treatments but if it is not recovered that it may be a sign of a medical problem and consult with is a doctor is a must. Any kind of pain which does not disappear or responds well within few days should be checked by the doctor. The doctor of Chennai Orthopaedics in Shreeya clinic, Chennai will physical examines the patients to recognize their condition and determine best suitable treatment for their ankles aliments.
When is doctor visit recommended?
A doctor visit is recommended, if the problem is severe and doesn’t improve with rest, causes weakness, numbness or tingling in one or both ankles, spreads down one or both ankles, especially if the pain extends and is accompanied by unexplained weight loss.
Chennai Orthopaedics in Shreeya clinic, Chennai has best facilities to examine the root cause of the ankle problem in the people. The doctors of the clinic are highly qualified and experienced.
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Authored By Dr Bharani Kumar Dayanandam,MBBS,Orthopedic Surgeon