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What Causes Grinding Noise And Pain In Right Ankle?
Question: I have a lot of pain in right ankle. when I walk I can actually hear and feel a grinding noise and sensation. I have to practically walk with my foot turned toward the right so I don't flex the ankle. Any treatment for this. I had no accident or anything, just getting old I suspect.
Brief Answer:
You can use NSAID like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I am Dr.Rovena.
I read carefully your query and medical history.
Since you don't remember hitting the ankle,I can think of arthritis.
Since you suffer from Psoriatic Arthritis it may be a symptom of this disease.
Arthritis is a painful condition where the joints become inflamed and the bones rub over each other. This causes pain and discomfort with movement and in many cases, limits joint movement to a great extent.
Treatments aim at reducing and controlling the inflammation.
The treatments include use of:
-Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen.
If the symptoms still persist after this treatment ids indicated the use of other class of drugs such as :
-Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs that limit the joint damage like methotrexate, sulfasalazine, etc.
-Biological response modifiers that target specific cells of the immune system like infliximab
TNF-alpha inhibitors that helps reduce pain, morning stiffness and swelling of joints.
You can start using nonstroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as Ibuprofen,Naproxen 600-800 mg twice daily.(they don't need prescription)
If the symptoms persist I suggest to consult your physician and he can decide which drug is the better choice to continue the treatment.
Hope I was able to help you.
If you have any further question please feel free to write me,I will be happy to help.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
You can use NSAID like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I am Dr.Rovena.
I read carefully your query and medical history.
Since you don't remember hitting the ankle,I can think of arthritis.
Since you suffer from Psoriatic Arthritis it may be a symptom of this disease.
Arthritis is a painful condition where the joints become inflamed and the bones rub over each other. This causes pain and discomfort with movement and in many cases, limits joint movement to a great extent.
Treatments aim at reducing and controlling the inflammation.
The treatments include use of:
-Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen.
If the symptoms still persist after this treatment ids indicated the use of other class of drugs such as :
-Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs that limit the joint damage like methotrexate, sulfasalazine, etc.
-Biological response modifiers that target specific cells of the immune system like infliximab
TNF-alpha inhibitors that helps reduce pain, morning stiffness and swelling of joints.
You can start using nonstroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as Ibuprofen,Naproxen 600-800 mg twice daily.(they don't need prescription)
If the symptoms persist I suggest to consult your physician and he can decide which drug is the better choice to continue the treatment.
Hope I was able to help you.
If you have any further question please feel free to write me,I will be happy to help.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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