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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In Ankles?
Question: I have pain in the area of the inside of my Left ankle bone where the vein crosses the bone. The vein feels hard compared to my right foot and it is not as flexable/movable as the right ankle bone area. The fact that the vein feels hard in comparison to the other foot tells me it may be some kind of clot. I first noticed a slight pain about five days ago, but now it hurts to much to wear my boots. Please let me know if I should see a Physician or let it heal itself.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. Normally one can wait for such pain to resolve with general care but as you mentioned prominent vein so it needs to be checked. It would be better to pay a visit to a doctor. i can suggest you more you if you answer following questions please:
1. Does pain occur specifically after standing for a longer time?
2. what is your occupation?
3. do you feel leg heaviness?
4. does pain occur along the course of a vein or only limited to ankle?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other chronic illness?
6. are you on any kind of medication?
7. any recent history of trauma?
8. can you share an image of the hard vein(as felt by you) by uploading it on the top right corner?
9. any history of fever or other symptom?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
yes you can visit
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. Normally one can wait for such pain to resolve with general care but as you mentioned prominent vein so it needs to be checked. It would be better to pay a visit to a doctor. i can suggest you more you if you answer following questions please:
1. Does pain occur specifically after standing for a longer time?
2. what is your occupation?
3. do you feel leg heaviness?
4. does pain occur along the course of a vein or only limited to ankle?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other chronic illness?
6. are you on any kind of medication?
7. any recent history of trauma?
8. can you share an image of the hard vein(as felt by you) by uploading it on the top right corner?
9. any history of fever or other symptom?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
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