How To Get Rid Of Ankle Pain Fast | Causes, Prevention & Remedies | Dr. Chirag Patel

1
(No Transcript)
2
How To Get Rid Of Ankle Pain Fast Causes,
Prevention and Home Remedies
Ankle pain refers to any type of pain or
discomfort you feel in your ankles. People all
around the world from different age groups have
frequently experienced ankle pain for various
reasons. Let us now analyze the causes,
preventive measures, and home remedies that can
help us to overcome the issues related to ankle
pain. The Causes There are a variety of causes
that lead to ankle pains and injuries. Some
common causes are
3
How To Get Rid Of Ankle Pain Fast Causes,
Prevention and Home Remedies

• Sprained Ankle
• It is the most common cause of ankle pain
  covering about 80 of all ankle injuries. This is
  caused when you experience an awkward fall or
  twist your ankles. During this, the ligaments or
  the tough band of tissues that holds your ankle
  bones together are damaged resulting in pain.
• Fractured Or Broken Ankle
• This is caused when you trip and fall or drop a
  heavy object on your foot, or when there is
  extreme pressure on the ankle joints. Vehicle
  accidents are other common causes of broken
  ankles.

4
How To Get Rid Of Ankle Pain Fast Causes,
Prevention and Home Remedies

• Achilles Tendon Rupture
• This injury occurs when you overstretch your
  Achilles tendons causing them to tear or rupture
  affecting your ability to walk or stand properly.
  It is most prone to athletes but can also happen
  to anyone.
• Gout
• Gout occurs when there is an increase in the uric
  acid level in the body leading to severe pain in
  your joints mostly in your big toe or your
  ankles.

5
How To Get Rid Of Ankle Pain Fast Causes,
Prevention and Home Remedies

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis is a common chronic
  inflammatory and autoimmune disease which causes
  discomfort and pain in your ankles.
• Ankle Impingement
• This is a syndrome that occurs when bone spurs at
  the front of the ankle bone, restricting the
  ankles range of motion and causing pain.

6
How To Get Rid Of Ankle Pain Fast Causes,
Prevention and Home Remedies

• The Symptoms
• Some common symptoms of ankle injuries are
• Swelling
• Intense pain
• Bruising
• Redness
• Inflammation
• Fever
• Discomfort
• Difficulty in movement

7
How To Get Rid Of Ankle Pain Fast Causes,
Prevention and Home Remedies

• Prevention and Treatment
• The treatment for ankle pains depends on the
  severity of the injury. To avoid visiting the
  emergency room, some preventive measures you can
  take are
• Watch your step and be careful on rough or uneven
  roads.
• Wear the right shoes for any activity.
• Stretch or warm-up before performing any physical
  activity.
• Keep your ankles strong and flexible through
  exercises and a healthy diet.
• Maintain your weight.

8
How To Get Rid Of Ankle Pain Fast Causes,
Prevention and Home Remedies

• Home Remedies
• How to get rid of ankle pain fast? You can take
  good care of your injured ankles at the comfort
  of your home. For this, the RICE (Rest, Ice,
  Compression, and Elevation) method is highly
  recommended.
• Rest Try to move as little as possible for the
  first few days and get enough rest for your foot.
• 2. Ice Apply an ice bag on your injured
  ankle so that the inflammation and swelling can
  be effectively controlled.
• 3. Compression An elastic or ACE bandage must
  be used to wrap the ankle. Be careful not to wrap
  it so tight that it stops the flow of blood. You
  can also soak clothes in warm water and compress
  your ankle with it.
• 4. Elevation Try to keep your foot elevated.
  People must keep their ankles above their heart
  level at rest to get immediate results. This
  reduces swelling.

9
How To Get Rid Of Ankle Pain Fast Causes,
Prevention and Home Remedies
Most ankle injuries are treatable at home.
However, if the pain becomes unbearable or if the
injury is very severe, and you want professional
help and advice, then you can always visit a foot
and ankle specialist. Dr. Chirag Patel, Ortho in
Mumbai, is a reputable doctor and known as the
best foot and ankle surgeon in Mumbai. For the
best treatments for your joints, book an
appointment with Dr. Chirag Patel today.
10
Dr Chirag Patel Social Media
11
Contact Us
Ask Some Thing Us info_at_drpatelchirag.com Call
Us 91 75 74 88 77 77 Hospital Timings Nanavati
Super Speciality Hospital Monday - Friday
0600 PM - 0800 PM Wockhardt Hospital Monday -
Friday 300 PM-400 PM Gleneagles Global
HospitalMon-Fri 0400 PM - 0600 PM Apollo
Spectra Hospital Mon-Fri 1100 AM - 0300
PM Surya HospitalMon-Fri 0800 PM - 0900
PM Sunshine Global Hospital Every Saturday
1100 AM - 0200 PM(Prior Appointments only
Apollo Spectra Hospital Behind Everest Building,
Tardeo Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400034