A member asked:

What could cause pain and limping in the ankle of an 8year old if no apparent injury has occurred? child has had limp/pain for several years

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Arthritis: Among other considerations it is important to evaluate the child for possible juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It important to see you pediatrician so he or she can consider a medical evaluation and test that would help evaluate for this and other conditions.

Answered 4/24/2014

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