What Causes Tightness Around Ankles When Diagnosed With Hammertoes And Varicose Veins?

Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2015

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Wed, 24 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : YES, THANK YOU. FOR A FEW YEARS NOW MY FEET FEEL LIKE THEY ARE IN A CAST, A CERTAIN FEELING OF TENDONS DRAWING TIGHT UP TO THE ANKLES...I AM NOT DIABETIC. I DO HAVE HAMMERTOES, VARICOSE VEINS IN BOTH LEGS, BUT WORSE IN LEFT, AND LATERAL COMPARTMENT OSTEOARTHRITIS OF BOTH KNEES. AFTER STRETCHING MY FEET OUT, THEY DO FEEL SOMEWHAT BETTER, BUT, IT IS CONTANT AND DEFINITELY GETTING WORSE. I HAVE HIGH ARCHES....

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It seems like peripheral neuropathy.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well madam looking at the history it seems like its the onset of peripheral neuropathy .

These abnormal sensation can be due to may causes , diabetes is one of them only. You should get NCV testing done for both lower legs . Also get Vit. B12 , vitamin D levels testing done . Their deficiency can also give rise to such symptoms .

Start taking a multivitamin supplement daily . It will help you up with the symptoms. You can discuss this with your treating doctor . Any other query please ask.

Take care.

Dr. Shruti

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (7 hours later)

Thank you, Dr. XXXXXXX I will have that angle checked out and let you know.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follows.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for reverting back.

Well you can ask any query anytime . We will be more than happy to help you out.

Dr. Shruti

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