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Question: the joint just above my heel is feeling locked. While walking it slightly hurts and I am not able to walk with a full range of motion...i kind of have to hobble. Is this related to any deficiency? I used to have heel pain due to vitamin D deficiency but this is just above the heel.
Brief Answer:
could be a ligament injury to ankle joint. needs rest
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Just above the heel pain is mostly the ankle joint pain. It can be caused due to some sudden twisting motion which might have caused some injury to the ligament and tendons there.
Unless there is some history of fall, I wouldn't suspect any fracture. But still to be on safer side it will be better if you can get a x ray of ankle joint to exclude any fracture.
Ligament and tendon injury needs rest and time to heal. Applying crape bandage to ankle in stablized position will help give rest to the joint.
Application of analgesic ointment will also be useful.
If pain is severe, take some analgesic medications like ibuprofen maximum of twice a day.
I feel with this you should feel better in 10-12 days.
Meanwhile continue taking vit D supplements.
I hope I have answered your query well.
If you have any questions kindly ask me back.
Thank you
could be a ligament injury to ankle joint. needs rest
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Just above the heel pain is mostly the ankle joint pain. It can be caused due to some sudden twisting motion which might have caused some injury to the ligament and tendons there.
Unless there is some history of fall, I wouldn't suspect any fracture. But still to be on safer side it will be better if you can get a x ray of ankle joint to exclude any fracture.
Ligament and tendon injury needs rest and time to heal. Applying crape bandage to ankle in stablized position will help give rest to the joint.
Application of analgesic ointment will also be useful.
If pain is severe, take some analgesic medications like ibuprofen maximum of twice a day.
I feel with this you should feel better in 10-12 days.
Meanwhile continue taking vit D supplements.
I hope I have answered your query well.
If you have any questions kindly ask me back.
Thank you
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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