My Husband Will Get Right Ankle Pain Frequently With Swelling

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2022

Question: My husband will get right ankle pain frequently with swelling and more pain and takes some pain killer and will be fine after 2 to 3 days again after 15days or a month he gets back that pain with swelling

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I would like to know some more details like

Did he ever injure his right ankle ?
Was he treated for chikengunya in recent times ?
Does he have any pain in other joints ?
Was there any change in the footwear in recent times ?

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (7 days later)

Hi Doctor,

No injury, no chikungunya also only his ankles pain with swelling once in a month or 20 days, footwear all ok

Regards,
Poornima

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs examination

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

I would recommend a consultation with an orthopedician. Here a physical examination is necessary to find out the probable cause of ankle pain.

Meanwhile, he can apply diclofenac gel for pain relief.

Please do ask if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar