Question 1

83 yr female.  one swollen ankle,  burning pain in back of heel and ankle. kidneys, heart, bp good. nearly everyday pitting edema in only one. cause?

Accepted Answer

ANKLE PAIN: You want to go see a foot specialist such as a podiatrist or foot and ankle orthopedics because you might have a possible fracture,    severe ankle sprain, cellulitis or vascular condition. The only way to diagnose these condition is by a physical exam , blood work, cultures if open wound followed with diagnostic/radiographic testing.

Question 2

ankle swelling and pain with a burning sensation. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Pressure on nerve: You may have compression on the nerve which would cause the burning.

Question 3

i have been having a lot of symptoms (left ankle swelling/burning sensation,  difficulty breathing, extreme fatigue,  can't bend over and breath ?

Accepted Answer

This can be arthriti: This can be arthritis, but you need an evaluation including  a history, physical, lab studies  and imaging. You should discuss with your physician.  You may need to see a rheumatologist.

Question 4

hi i broke my fibula tube. my foot and toes are swollen and bruised and now i have a burning sensation at back of ankle is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You need to monitor the swelling because it can put pressure on the blood supply and the nerves

Question 5

burning sensation on top of foot. not hot or swollen. ?

Accepted Answer

Nerve: Could be irritation to the superficial nerves close to the skin surface.

Question 6

good evening, yesterday evening a wooden chair fell on my foot.
my foot is a little bruised and swollen on the area. but why is there a constant burning sensation on the bruised area?

Accepted Answer

Contused nerve: It occurs because of a contusion to a nerve on the top of your foot. It will resolve with time.

Question 7

i have cerebral palsy and sometimes my feet get swollen and i feel a pinching and burning sensation when i move my foot. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: With such an underlying illness you need to stay close to your doctor. You may have injured the foot and perhaps do not even know. Let your doctor check you

Question 8

hi dr. i have a swollen foot burning sensation and pain in my shoulder and wrist joint. it has something to do with some foods i think?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis : You could have a gouty arthritis. See your doctor and have your Uris acid checked. Good Luck

Question 9

woke up with my left hip swollen and sometimes a dull ache, to a burning sensation from the top of my hip down the back of my leg to almost my knee hurting.  it's difficult to walk on, i've taken advil and had a warm shower but nothing is relieving ?

Accepted Answer

Need more history?: Did you injure yourself?  You should go to see a doctor right awAy. Sounds like you may have an issue here. Get. He Jed our and give a good history of the issue as best you remember

Question 10

i get a burning sensation in my left hand/fingers and my left foot is swollen and burning, and my right thigh burns and goes numb?

Accepted Answer

Burning numb: This doesn't fit a logical pattern for a neurological illness in the back or the brain, but could fit with diabetes.  Check with your doctor to get screened. Exercise and drink plenty of fluid, avoid caffeine. Hope this helps.

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83 yr female. one swollen ankle, burning pain in back of heel and ankle. kidneys, heart, bp good. nearly everyday pitting edema in only one. cause?

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Ankle swelling and pain with a burning sensation. what could this be?

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I have been having a lot of symptoms (left ankle swelling/burning sensation, difficulty breathing, extreme fatigue, can't bend over and breath ?

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Hi i broke my fibula tube. my foot and toes are swollen and bruised and now i have a burning sensation at back of ankle is this normal ?

A member asked:

Burning sensation on top of foot. not hot or swollen. ?

A member asked:

Good evening, yesterday evening a wooden chair fell on my foot. my foot is a little bruised and swollen on the area. but why is there a constant burning sensation on the bruised area?

A member asked:

I have cerebral palsy and sometimes my feet get swollen and i feel a pinching and burning sensation when i move my foot. what could this be?

A member asked:

Hi dr. i have a swollen foot burning sensation and pain in my shoulder and wrist joint. it has something to do with some foods i think?

A member asked:

Woke up with my left hip swollen and sometimes a dull ache, to a burning sensation from the top of my hip down the back of my leg to almost my knee hurting. it's difficult to walk on, i've taken advil and had a warm shower but nothing is relieving ?

A member asked:

I get a burning sensation in my left hand/fingers and my left foot is swollen and burning, and my right thigh burns and goes numb?

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