A 26-year-old male asked:
The back of my ankle hurts a lot when i walk how can i treat it or should i go to the doctors ?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
See your doctor: You may have injured your achilles' tendon. See your doctor.
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Dr. Wendy Siegelanswered
Podiatry 20 years experience
See a podiatrist.: It sounds like your pain is coming from the achilles tendon. This is a problem that requires evaluation by a doctor. Until then, try wearing a shoe with a slight heel. This will relieve some of the stress on the back of your heel. Also, try putting ice on it.
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Dr. Rudolf Zakanswered
Podiatric Surgery 20 years experience
Pain: I recommend you see someone to first identify your problem to properly treat it.
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