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What Causes Severe Pain In Lower Left Foot Behind The Ankle Bone?
Question: I have shooting pain in the lower left part of my right foot--just behind and beneath the ankle bone. If I apply pressure to the particular spot, pain shoots all the way up my leg.
Brief Answer:
Could be due to nerve compression or tendon calcification.
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your complaint. It could be due to formation of calcaneal spur, a condition where the terminal portion of a tendon gets calcified. An X-Ray of the right ankle - AP and lateral needs to be done. Thereafter you need to visit an orthopedician who could examine you and correlate with the findings of the X-Ray.
As of now, using soft padded shoes as well as hot compress should provide relief.
Regards
Could be due to nerve compression or tendon calcification.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your complaint. It could be due to formation of calcaneal spur, a condition where the terminal portion of a tendon gets calcified. An X-Ray of the right ankle - AP and lateral needs to be done. Thereafter you need to visit an orthopedician who could examine you and correlate with the findings of the X-Ray.
As of now, using soft padded shoes as well as hot compress should provide relief.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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