Ankle pain
involves any discomfort in one or both ankles.
Alternative
Names
Pain –
ankle, Kuthi kal vali, Leg Pain, குதிகால் வலி,
Causes
Ø Ankle pain is often due to an ankle sprain.
Ø An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments, which connect
bones to one another.
Ø In most cases, the ankle is twisted inward, causing small tears
in the ligaments. The tearing leads to swelling and bruising, making it
difficult to bear weight on the joint.
In addition
to ankle sprains, ankle pain can be caused by:
ü Damage or swelling of tendons (which join muscles to bone) or
cartilage (which cushions joints)
ü Infection in the ankle joint
ü Osteoarthritis
ü Gout
ü Rheumatoid arthritis
ü Reiter syndrome
ü Other types of arthritis
Problems in
areas near the ankle that can cause you to feel pain in the ankle include:
- Blockage
of blood vessels in the leg
- Heel
pain or injuries
- Nerve
injuries (such as tarsal tunnel syndrome or sciatica)
Home Care
ü Home care for ankle pain depends on the cause and what other
treatment or surgery has taken place. You may be asked to:
ü Rest your ankle for several days. Try NOT to put much weight on
your ankle.
ü Put on an ACE bandage. You also can buy a brace that supports
your ankle.
ü Keep your foot raised above the level of your heart. When you
are sitting or sleeping, place two pillows under your ankle.
ü Ice the area right away. Apply ice for 10-15 minutes every hour
for the first day. Then, apply ice every 3-4 hours for 2 more days.
As the
swelling and pain improve, you may still need to keep extra weight stress off
your ankle for a period of time.
- The
injury may take a few weeks to many months to fully heal.
- Once
the pain and swelling are mostly gone, the injured ankle will still be a
little weaker and less stable than the uninjured ankle.
- You
will need to start exercises to strengthen your ankle and avoid injury in
the future.
- Do
not begin these exercises until a health care professional tells you it is
safe to start.
- You
will also need to work on your balance and agility.
Other
advices
Ø Lose weight if you are overweight. Extra pounds put strain on
your ankles.
Ø Warm up before exercising. Stretch the muscles and tendons that
support the ankle.
Ø Avoid sports and activities for which you are not properly
conditioned.
Ø Make sure that shoes fit you properly. Avoid high-heeled shoes.
Ø If you are prone to ankle pain or twisting your ankle during
certain activities, use ankle support braces. These include air casts, ACE
bandages, or lace-up ankle supports.
Ø Work on your balance and do agility exercises.
Treatment
Symptomatic Homeopathy medicines help for Ankle Pain, so it’s good to
consult an experienced Homeopathy physician without any hesitation.
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