Ankle pain doesn’t sound like a serious issue. But if you ever had serious pain in your ankle, you know how distressing it can be. From minor pinches to excruciating sensations, ankle pain can go from being an annoyance to immobilizing.
Causes of Ankle Pain
Pain in the ankle can come from a number of different causes. One possibility is a muscle spasm. A spasm or cramp is when the muscle contracts. When this happens in the ankle it’s known as carpopedal spasm. However, not all cases of carpopedal spasms are the same. So it would probably be a good idea to have your doctor check it out, regardless.
Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that causes severe joint pain. This can come from having a lot of uric acid in the body, which can create crystals around the joints, causing pain.
Thankfully, gout can be treated and if taken care of right away, the gout won’t cause damage that lasts to the joints.
Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is when nerves that connect the brain, spinal cord, and body get damaged. This broken communication can cause problems and cause pain.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis and it causes joints to stiffen and become painful. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis may be managed through proper shoes, regular exercise, weight loss, and reducing strain on the joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) happens when the body’s immune system attacks its joints in what’s known as an autoimmune disease. It is important to treat the condition early since it can cause joint damage, which cannot be reversed.
Sprains
The ankle is actually the most common place to get a sprain, says the Mayo Clinic. While milder sprains can get better while you rest at home by applying ice, compressing the ankle and raising it, some sprains are more serious and may require surgery.
In any case, if you experience ankle pain, you should have it checked out by your doctor. So don’t walk around with the pain too long before you check it out.
Have you ever experienced ankle pain?
What had caused it? And has anything helped it get better?
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