Ankle pain
Ankle pain
Common causes of ankle pain
Ankle pain is often caused by exercising too much or wearing shoes that are too tight. Your symptoms might also give you an idea of what's causing your ankle pain.
| Symptoms | Possible cause |
|---|---|
| A. Pain, swelling, and bruising started after intense or repetitive exercise | Sprained ankle |
| B. Pain in ankle and heel, pain in calf when standing on tiptoes | Achilles tendonitis |
| C. Redness and swelling, dull aching pain | Bursitis |
| E. Sudden sharp pain, swelling, a popping or snapping sound during the injury, difficulty walking, ankle at an odd angle | Broken ankle |
Tips on how to take care of Ankle Pain yourself
- Rest and raise your ankle when you can
- Put an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a towel on your ankle for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours
- Wear wide comfortable shoes with a low heel and soft sole
- Use soft insoles or heel pads in your shoes
- Wrap a bandage around your ankle to support it
- Try regular gentle stretching exercises
- Use painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen gel (or ibuprofen tablets if needed) to ease your pain
- After, use Metonil a joint pain product for Ankle Pain
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