A member asked:

Can overweight cause pain in ankle n lower leg while weightbearing post 11 mnths of severe ankle sprain?weightbearing activity of 10 minutes causes pain

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes and no: Being overweight can potentially cause increased symptoms in any abnormality of a weight bearing extremity. But if you were overweight before you had your injury and did not have problems, it suggests that your injury may have been more than a simple ankle sprain. There must still be something else going on. Consider being thoroughly rechecked. An MRI or ct may be needed.

Answered 11/18/2019

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It is possible: Are you using an ankle brace? If not i would recommend it. You may also want to follow up with your doctor to make sure any injury has not worsened.

Answered 11/9/2013

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