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What Causes Severe Pain In The Left Knee And Ankle?

severe pain left leg knee to ankle. Lasts about five minutes and goes away. seems to hurt through the bone and all around the lower leg. Can t stand or walk during this time, too painful. This doesn t happen very often. could be weeks or months before it happens again.
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Hello,

High uric acid levels cause knee or ankle pain. Intense pain is experienced & repeat attacks may occur if uric acid levels are not under control. Get investigated, get Urinalysis, Synovial fluid analysis, Uric acid test (urea & creatinine), Imaging tests (CT, MRI, USG) to rule out gout, septic gout or pseudo arthritis.

Your treatment will depend upon the severity of your illness diagnosed. You can take acetaminophen (Tylenol), NSAIDs (Naproxen). Do not stress unnecessarily. Keep your knee elevated on a pillow while on bed to reduce discomfort.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Left Knee And Ankle?

Hello, High uric acid levels cause knee or ankle pain. Intense pain is experienced & repeat attacks may occur if uric acid levels are not under control. Get investigated, get Urinalysis, Synovial fluid analysis, Uric acid test (urea & creatinine), Imaging tests (CT, MRI, USG) to rule out gout, septic gout or pseudo arthritis. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of your illness diagnosed. You can take acetaminophen (Tylenol), NSAIDs (Naproxen). Do not stress unnecessarily. Keep your knee elevated on a pillow while on bed to reduce discomfort. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician