What causes swollen ankle and pain from foot to knee in a child?
Patient: My 10 year old. Has sudden onset of ankle swelling, with pain shot ting into his knees . Sometimes they are so swollen that they are not to touch. No injury has occurd. This is has been going on for about 3 weeks now. They hurt to touch and he complains of shooting strapping pain from foot to knee. Doctor: hi...your history pointing towards following probable diagnosis1. Acute rheumatic fever - most likely2. rheumatoid arthritisconsult your near by pediatrician for further workup. he needs some blood investigations.if you are happy with my suggestion kindly rate me.regards - Dr.Surendra.H.S