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What Causes Lumps Above The Ankle Bone?

hey, im a teen skateboarder and recently i have had a strange lump circular 4cm wide appearing right above my ankle bone, when i touch it gently it hurts... im not sure what it is and it hasnt gone away for the last 2 months, a similair symton is appearing on my left ankle now also
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Welcome to healthcare magic for your health concerns
I am Dr Fahim and I will help you with your problem

I have gone through your question and under stood your concerns about the swellings around the ankle joints. It appears to be ankle joint bursitis, because of the duration and it is also appearing around the other ankle as well. Since you’re a skateboarder, it’s a common problem in athletes, and incidence increases with wearing tight shoes.
You need to rest for few weeks along side using analgesics like paracetamol 500mg 8 hourly. Steroids may injected into the bursa for immediate relief of the symptoms. Surgery is indicated in cases, which do not respond to conservative treatment. Your case appears to be a milder one and conservative management will treat it. You need to see an orthopedic surgeon, who after examination will diagnose it and will guide for subsequent course of action.

I hope my answer will help you. Do rate it if you like it.
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What Causes Lumps Above The Ankle Bone?

Welcome to healthcare magic for your health concerns I am Dr Fahim and I will help you with your problem I have gone through your question and under stood your concerns about the swellings around the ankle joints. It appears to be ankle joint bursitis, because of the duration and it is also appearing around the other ankle as well. Since you’re a skateboarder, it’s a common problem in athletes, and incidence increases with wearing tight shoes. You need to rest for few weeks along side using analgesics like paracetamol 500mg 8 hourly. Steroids may injected into the bursa for immediate relief of the symptoms. Surgery is indicated in cases, which do not respond to conservative treatment. Your case appears to be a milder one and conservative management will treat it. You need to see an orthopedic surgeon, who after examination will diagnose it and will guide for subsequent course of action. I hope my answer will help you. Do rate it if you like it. Regards