Wondering why you are currently experiencing ankle pain? Or maybe you already know why one or both of your ankles are hurting, yet you are not quite sure what to do? The first thing you need to do is make an appointment with a podiatrist so you can receive a proper diagnosis. Once you are properly diagnosed, you will learn what the treatment options are for addressing your ankle pain.
Learning the reason behind your ankle pain is necessary. Whether you are currently experiencing slight or severe ankle pain, you need to understand that it is not normal to experience pain at all in one or both of your ankles. A podiatrist can determine the reason you are experiencing this pain and accordingly offer the ideal treatment options that will have you pain-free as soon as possible. The sooner you find out why your ankles hurt, the sooner you can once again resume everyday activities without experiencing pain.
The list below includes common causes of ankle pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are two common types of arthritis that can lead to someone experiencing pain in one or both of the ankles. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain to continually worsen over time. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes one’s body to harm its own joints and tissues. According to the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, rheumatoid arthritis is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis.
While ankle sprains are commonly diagnosed in those who play sports, it is also possible to sprain one’s ankle by slipping or falling down. A sprained ankle means that the ligaments in the ankle have been stretched or even torn, which can lead to someone experiencing a great deal of pain. Anyone who sprains their ankle should immediately use the RICE method and to be on the safe side, be seen by a podiatrist to assess the full extent of the damage.
Even though nerve damage cannot be cured, there are many podiatry treatments available to address said damage. In order for a podiatrist to recommend a particular treatment, they must first understand the reason behind the nerve damage. Common reasons for experiencing nerve damage in the ankles include a change in eating habits, a change in blood sugar levels for those who have diabetes and a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease.
If you are currently experiencing ankle pain in one or both of your ankles, we invite you to contact us now to make an evaluation appointment. Our skilled podiatry team is one that truly cares for all our patients, so we hope you can give us a chance to care for any podiatric problems you happen to be experiencing. If you have any questions for us, please do feel free to contact us at your earliest convenience.
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