Question 1

can exercising barefoot cause serious injuries to my ankles/feet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and, no!: Certainly this is a weight and sporting activity question.  I asume you are primarily considering running.  Most of the sub-saharan african runners, who run barefoot, have done so for long periods of time, and are literally, lungs on sticks.  Proper footwear is otherwise essential. Cannot even imagine my mountain bikling without footwear!

Question 2

after sitting for a half hour or longer, when i get up to walk both my feet and ankles are painful. what could cause that? no injury or swelling.

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis : Is the most likely culprit. It's hallmark is pain in the heel after rest.

Question 3

what could cause painless swelling after an ankle / foot injury?

Accepted Answer

The injury : Itself could cause the swelling, be happy there is no pain.

Question 4

can a knee injury cause pain in your leg, ankle, and foot?

Accepted Answer

Knee Pain: This is certainly possible. Changes in your gait to compensate for you knee pain could cause pain else where. You should however pose this question to your ortho physician to be sure this is the cause.

Question 5

i have a swollen right foot  and ankle no injury its been this way about a week. i was an iv drug user for awhile what could  be the cause?

Accepted Answer

You would need to : Be evaluated, so many things can cause swelling. The fact it is unilateral adds to the differential diagnosis a blood clot. Usually, in a blood clot the calf would be swollen or painful. (Though, doesn't always have to be)

Question 6

can croc shoes cause foot, ankle, knee injuries?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: No more than any other shoe. Your shoes need to be fit  properly to your foot. Many people with foot problems find crocks to be comfortable and wide enough for their feet and to accomodate their foot problems.

Question 7

what would cause sudden pain and swelling on the top of left foot and ankle, no known injury and no heart prob.

Accepted Answer

Two causes that come: to my mind, without any injury (fall or something heavy falling on the foot or ankle) are Gout or Pseudogout. Others include maybe an insect bite.
See your PCP to have a blood test and even some fluid removed from the swollen part might provide an answer(Dx).

Question 8

causes of one sided non pitting edema right foot and ankle, no known injury, no pain? no change for 10 days. otherwise healthy. thanks.

Accepted Answer

LE edema: Seek immediate medical attention in an ER. It could be a clot in your leg  or can be a mass(growth) in your abdomen/pelvis(ovary colon) compressing your veins, right heart disease/ emphysema  with liver issues or just liver issues . You need to follow up  immediately  in the  an ER ( so appropriate imaging can be done emergently) .

Question 9

no injury. have outer ankle/foot pain for > 3 weeks no swelling/bruiseing antinflammatories & icing but pain is worse. clean xrays, dr gave no cause.

Accepted Answer

Purely based: On exact location of pain and clinical exam the doctor should have a differential diagnosis. Xrays only show bone and are only going to help if there is bony injury.
If you simply mark your foot with an "x" take a pic and post it a differential diagnosis could be given...Was your doctor a specialist?

Question 10

what causes a swollen & painful ankle/foot without any injury? also discoloration/bruising on the inside ankle. very hard to put any weight on it

Accepted Answer

Pain without injury: There can be many different reasons for pain and swelling to an area without trauma. Some common reasons are infection, tendonitis, gout, joint inflammation and reaction to an insect bite. I recommend being seen in person or virtually for a proper work-up, diagnosis and treatment plan. If you have a fever, pain out of proportion or see red streaking you will need immediate treatment.

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Can exercising barefoot cause serious injuries to my ankles/feet?

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After sitting for a half hour or longer, when i get up to walk both my feet and ankles are painful. what could cause that? no injury or swelling.

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What could cause painless swelling after an ankle / foot injury?

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Can a knee injury cause pain in your leg, ankle, and foot?

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I have a swollen right foot and ankle no injury its been this way about a week. i was an iv drug user for awhile what could be the cause?

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Can croc shoes cause foot, ankle, knee injuries?

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What would cause sudden pain and swelling on the top of left foot and ankle, no known injury and no heart prob.

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Causes of one sided non pitting edema right foot and ankle, no known injury, no pain? no change for 10 days. otherwise healthy. thanks.

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No injury. have outer ankle/foot pain for > 3 weeks no swelling/bruiseing antinflammatories & icing but pain is worse. clean xrays, dr gave no cause.

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What causes a swollen & painful ankle/foot without any injury? also discoloration/bruising on the inside ankle. very hard to put any weight on it

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