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A member asked:
Pain above ankle when climbing down stairs only & pressing the area. no swelling or anything. didn't injured ankle as well, so what could it be?
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You may have : Tendonitis. You can try icing the region, and taking an antiinflammatory if not contraindicated and see if this helps.
Answered 2/13/2014
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