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What Causes Tenderness And Pain Above The Right Ankle?

I have an area just above my right ankle on the inner area that is very tender, and at times very hot. It hurts to be up on my feet. I do have a Leidens factor V - 1. I cannot recall hitting my leg or anything like that. The area was tender for as few days, but then last night became very red and hot. Should I go to our local ER to be evaluated?Thank you, Bonnie Sjoberg
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

I have read your query and understand your concern,

This ankle pain needs to be further evaluated if it is troublesome and not relieved by usual analgesics.

We will need some blood works to make a diagnosis like complete hemogram,ESR,CRP,serum uric acid and RA factor with X- ray of the ankle with foot.

Here, it might be because of arthritis or post viral joint pain but can be said exactly only after the blood reports and clinical examination.

Meanwhile, you can apply pain killer (volini) gel or spray and can take over the counter analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications.

I would advice you to see some local doctor or ortho-surgeon visit to ER who will while know all the tests and examine the ankle,foot and black spots on the sole to come at a particular diagnosis.

Hope this will help.

Regards,

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What Causes Tenderness And Pain Above The Right Ankle?

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, I have read your query and understand your concern, This ankle pain needs to be further evaluated if it is troublesome and not relieved by usual analgesics. We will need some blood works to make a diagnosis like complete hemogram,ESR,CRP,serum uric acid and RA factor with X- ray of the ankle with foot. Here, it might be because of arthritis or post viral joint pain but can be said exactly only after the blood reports and clinical examination. Meanwhile, you can apply pain killer (volini) gel or spray and can take over the counter analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications. I would advice you to see some local doctor or ortho-surgeon visit to ER who will while know all the tests and examine the ankle,foot and black spots on the sole to come at a particular diagnosis. Hope this will help. Regards,