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What Causes Burning Pain In The Ankles?
I have burning pain in both ankles with slight swelling around the ankle. Cannot flex my ankles to walk down a flight of stairs. Usually have to shuffle my feet until it loosens up and can walk normal. My ankles also burn even when I m sitting down or laying down.
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Burning ankle should be further investigated to determine if it is caused by:
- skin problems me
- ankle joint problems
It could be great if you could send a photo of the affected ankles. A good physical examination, x-ray of ankle joint, and arthritis blood tests are recommended to determine the right diagnosis.
For the moment:
-raise your feet
- apply cold pads locally
Wish fast recovery.
I understand your concern.
Burning ankle should be further investigated to determine if it is caused by:
- skin problems me
- ankle joint problems
It could be great if you could send a photo of the affected ankles. A good physical examination, x-ray of ankle joint, and arthritis blood tests are recommended to determine the right diagnosis.
For the moment:
-raise your feet
- apply cold pads locally
Wish fast recovery.
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