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What Causes Pain In Ankle Radiating Up The Leg?

I twisted my ankle on Dec 31st. It is not swelling but it s stiff and painful when I flex my foot or move it a certain way. Also I feel a dull ache starting a the sore spot on ankle and the pain radiates up my leg. Please give me some advice on sprain ankle,torn ligament, and hairline fractures.
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Brief Answer:
Most likely Ankle sprain requiring cast to reduce movement of ankle and x-ray to rule out fracture.

Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.

I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.

Based on what you said, it can be said with fair certainty that you have an ankle sprain. It has caused your ankle to swell up. There is a slight chance of ankle ligament tear and does not come up on x-ray. It requires an MRI scan but I wouldn't that far yet. You need an x-ray ankle to rule out any fracture.

To be on safe side, you may require a cast on ankle for 2 weeks to prevent it from mobilization. You use tab. naproxen 20mg once daily for pain and swelling.

Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.

Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
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What Causes Pain In Ankle Radiating Up The Leg?

Brief Answer: Most likely Ankle sprain requiring cast to reduce movement of ankle and x-ray to rule out fracture. Detailed Answer: Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services. I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems. Based on what you said, it can be said with fair certainty that you have an ankle sprain. It has caused your ankle to swell up. There is a slight chance of ankle ligament tear and does not come up on x-ray. It requires an MRI scan but I wouldn t that far yet. You need an x-ray ankle to rule out any fracture. To be on safe side, you may require a cast on ankle for 2 weeks to prevent it from mobilization. You use tab. naproxen 20mg once daily for pain and swelling. Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing. Regards! Dr. Ali Raza