What causes swelling in ankle and walking difficulties?
Patient: 2 months ago, my arch started having some pain off and on.  I'm teaching in China this year and do a lot of walking.  Recently, it started having more pain with the walking.  This week the pain moved up into my ankle and even aching in my leg.  I see swelling in my ankle.  What can I do to help it stop swelling and relieve the pain.  I am on my feet quite a bit and won't return to the US until July. Doctor: hiYou much show an orthopedic doctor.Pain in arches can be due to flat fleet or muscle imbalances,or excessive fatigue of feet muscles and ligaments on prolonged pressure of walking,standing on hard surfaces without adequate shock absorbing cushions in insole or on faulty foot wear, high heels etc.Treatment is contrast bath (alternate dipping in hot and cold water for 10 minutes,massage,elevation of feet on sitting, use of ankle support in day time, use of silicone in-sole in footwear,Take anti-infllammatory medicines and acetaminophen .Take short breaks from walking and standing.Do toe and ankle exercisesregards,