Question 1

I hurt my ankle the other day.there is a small bruise near the achilles tendon area there doesn't seem to be any swelling. my ankle clicked right after the injury but it seems to have subsided 2 days after the injury.can stand on toes.should see doc?

Accepted Answer

And that much information was given concerning the straining of your ankle as far as which ligaments were involved. However the bruising is in consequential. Bruising indicates  bleeding somewhere from the injury. Being able to step on your toes without pain and discomfort is usually a good indication For good ankle stability. Try hopping on it. If no pain ankle should be OK

Question 2

My ankle is in severe pain, especially my achilles' tendon, rolled ankle a week a ago, healed quick, lots of bruising, woke up tonight with pain.

Accepted Answer

Sounds to me like you have done some degree of damage to the soft tissue that envelops the ankle. There could also be some bone damage. I strongly suggest that you seek professional advice and treatment to minimize the possible effects of your injury.

Question 3

Pain in achilles tendon getting worse espcially in the morning and after resting. there is now a small lump on the achilles tendon  above the heel that is very tender to touch. what should i do? i am a spanish dancer?

Accepted Answer

An Achilles tendon tear or even rupture is not uncommon in athletes, dancers, and even regular folks doing routine exercise.  See an orthopedic surgeon.  Put your dancing on hold until this is stabilized.

Question 4

I have bilateral pain in my calves and achilles' tendons. waves of pain in my calves 1-8 on pain scale. tendons are tender to touch. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Have achilles tendonitis. This can be caused by over use. I suggest you see a podiatrist.

Question 5

Took cipro (ciprofloxacin) for 2 wks w/ tender achilles. then 2 doses levofloxacin stopped a week ago, feel like all tendons are being destroyed. veryworried pls help?

Accepted Answer

It is true that Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Levofloxacin can cause tendinitis, especially in the Achilles tendon.  They also put your tendons at risk of rupturing, so I would recommend avoiding strenuous physical activity for the newt few weeks.  The tendinitis should go away in a few weeks at the most if you are treating it.  Rest, ice, compression, and elevation is best!

Question 6

What happens if you tear your achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

You will need to have it surgically repaired.  No other option.  The recovery is quite lengthy in most cases.  The DX is easy and a MRI is needed to delineate the extent of the tear.

Question 7

What should i do if i reruptured my achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

You will need at least to immobilize it or you may need surgery to repair it.

Question 8

What are the types of achilles tendon rehab?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately(or fortunately depending on your point of view) most of the treatments for Achilles tendon injuries revolve around a good physical therapist.  Inquire about a referral to one; or get with your primary care doctor to discuss this further.

Question 9

Why my achilles tendon burn?

Accepted Answer

When the tendons are injured in some capacity this is the feeling you get. Ice them and consider heel lifts inside ths hoes about a quarter inch to allow them to rest while walking as they won't exert themselves as much as they are preloaded.

Question 10

What are the causes of a tight achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

The gastrocnemius and soleal muscles become the achilles' tendon at the myotendinous junction. If these muscles are tight you will feel it in the achilles' tendon. Stretching exercises are necessary to stretch both muscle groups consult either a podiatrist, physical therapist or your family doc for the appropriate stretches to do.

Bruised achilles tendon

I hurt my ankle the other day.there is a small bruise near the achilles tendon area there doesn't seem to be any swelling. my ankle clicked right after the injury but it seems to have subsided 2 days after the injury.can stand on toes.should see doc?

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My ankle is in severe pain, especially my achilles' tendon, rolled ankle a week a ago, healed quick, lots of bruising, woke up tonight with pain.

Pain in achilles tendon getting worse espcially in the morning and after resting. there is now a small lump on the achilles tendon above the heel that is very tender to touch. what should i do? i am a spanish dancer?

I have bilateral pain in my calves and achilles' tendons. waves of pain in my calves 1-8 on pain scale. tendons are tender to touch. ideas?

Took cipro (ciprofloxacin) for 2 wks w/ tender achilles. then 2 doses levofloxacin stopped a week ago, feel like all tendons are being destroyed. veryworried pls help?

What happens if you tear your achilles tendon?

What should i do if i reruptured my achilles tendon?

What are the types of achilles tendon rehab?

Why my achilles tendon burn?

What are the causes of a tight achilles tendon?

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