Question 1

i have severe pain above ankle inside my right leg but more up front it seems almost beside the shin but not quite. it hurts extremely bad when walked upon or when i flex?

Accepted Answer

Shin splints: Is the colloquial name given to this.  Variety of possibilities including muscle problem/overuse to stress fracture or periostitis.  Recommend either doctor or physical therapist assessment as will need to be examined to help work out what is likely and may need investigations run and/or various treatments such as an exercise programme to help diagnose and manage the problem.  All the best.

Question 2

if i was leaving on vacation and couldn't get in to see my pcp. what route should i go in order to obtain a prescription for norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen). i have metal screws in my ankle and am constantly in pain. ?

Accepted Answer

I think the best: thing to do is plan in advance….you can always try an urgent care center..though, narcotics are getting tricky and people may not want to prescribe them not used to your case...

Question 3

why do my ankles itch like crazy?

Accepted Answer

A couple of reasons: It could be something on the skin like a fungus, an allergy or other reaction to an irritant (ie. Insect bite).  However, it can also be the first signs of an underlying condition affecting the nerves if it is chronic - such as a neuropathy or in some instances, a disease like diabetes.  Go to the podiatrist and get it examined.

Question 4

how to reduce slightly puffy ankles?

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Check with Ur PCP: @ ur age there are many different things that may b contributing 2 it, from inactivity, sitting a lot, cardiovascular disease, & more. B cu and evaluated for any underlying problem. Anemia is another.

Question 5

what is a good way to strengthen my ankles?

Accepted Answer

Single leg hops: Hopping on one leg in a figure 8 is what i learned to have professional athletes do to allow them to return to sport after injury.  Physical therapist all have tricks and specialized techniques as well.  Also, try using a balancing ball/pad to work on proprieception with both then one leg.  Hope that helps.

Question 6

what can be done to make my ankles thinner?

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Cosmetic Surgery: There is no known diet or exercise to decrease the size of ankles.  The ankles, like the elbows or wrists, are joints with very few muscles and few excess fat cells around the joints.  To decrease the size of them, you'll have to ask a cosmetic surgeon because there is no known medical reason to reduce the size.

Question 7

what are the little white dots on my ankles?

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White dots: These lesions would need to be examined,  a history  obtained &amp; other tests may be necessary in order to diagnose them. Usually the lesions needs to be identified to determine the solution.

Question 8

why would i only get pain on my outside of my ankles after hockey?

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Two possibilities: One is that your skates do not fit correctly.  Another is the muscles that you use when skating.  When pushing to the outside you fire the peroneal muscles.  The tendons of these muscles run on the outside of your ankles.

Question 9

how can i treat fluid in my ankles?

Accepted Answer

Edema: A 36 yo with lower extremity edema does not seem age appropriate. You should consult a physician to determine the reason for it. Otc  compression hose can help in the mean time. There could be a reason for this you would not want to let go without treatment for for to long.

Question 10

my ankles keep swelling what can i do?

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See a doctor: As ankle swelling can be a  sign or manifesttion of other things such as high blood pressure or kidney problems. More commonly it is from standing for long periods and incompetent valves in veins. This can be examined or looked at as well. Sometimes, compression knee high socks are helpful if the latter is the cause.

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I have severe pain above ankle inside my right leg but more up front it seems almost beside the shin but not quite. it hurts extremely bad when walked upon or when i flex?

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If i was leaving on vacation and couldn't get in to see my pcp. what route should i go in order to obtain a prescription for norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen). i have metal screws in my ankle and am constantly in pain. ?

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Why do my ankles itch like crazy?

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How to reduce slightly puffy ankles?

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What is a good way to strengthen my ankles?

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What can be done to make my ankles thinner?

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What are the little white dots on my ankles?

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Why would i only get pain on my outside of my ankles after hockey?

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How can i treat fluid in my ankles?

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My ankles keep swelling what can i do?

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