What causes severe pain in the lower ankle?
Patient: Hello! I have just come by this site out from an advertisement; I do not know if this is worth asking but there seems to be a pain in my lower ankle or my upper foot, somewhere near or on the talus bone. It hurts spontaneously from time to time, or when I run and am playing a sport, and I sprint to another side, (this is the right foot by the way) and use it to sprint, it hurts excruciatingly harsh. Or when I jump sometimes, that area hurts a LOT! What could this be? I am eager to hear your diagnosis. Doctor: Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Ankle pain is most commonly caused by a sprain. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments connecting the ankle bones. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain .I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician