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Pain in my ankle (about 2" above the heel on the outside of ankle)up to the middle of my calf. it happens after i have been running for about a mile.

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Dr. Rajendra Tripathi answered

Could be muscle : Sounds like it is muscle related pain if it just started you can try heating pad and rest to see of it clears up then try running again if however the pain persists and keeps coming back every time you run then you need to see your doctor i hope that helps good luck.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

Pain in my ankle (about 2" above the heel on the outside of ankle)up to the middle of my calf. it happens after i have been running for about a mile.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rajendra Tripathi answered

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