Suggest treatment for severe ankle pain
Patient: I have had a stabilization surgery on my ankle 4 years ago. I now have been experiencing Cramp Like symptoms that stem from where the surgery took place and shoot up the side of my leg. It is intense pain and lasts from 2-15 minutes. During this time the ankle often freezes or is unmovable. Sometimes the pain subsides for a minute and movement returns, but if I move it again it freezes and the pain returns again. This happens mainly early in the morning and wakes me from sleep. I find that moist heat can SOMETIMES relieve the pain. After one of these episodes the area of the ankle/leg are often sore. Should I consult a Dr about this and if so, what kind of doctor should I consult? a Pediatrist? Doctor: Hi,since your ankle was stabilized 4 years back, it means the implant would be still in your body, these symptoms could be either due to infection or implant irritation. since the implant has now solved its purpose, i would recommend you to get an X Ray done and get it removed. I hope this will solve your problem