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I keep having sharp pains in my left knee and in both of my ankles after running. how does this happen? how can i fix it?

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Dr. Marion Mcfarland answered

Trauma: Repetitive pounding of the leg joints can cause inflammation of your joints.Best to cut back on the running briefly then retry a shorter run, if persists check with your doctor.

Dr Rafat agreed

Answered 3/22/2015

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Dr. Carlos Rojas answered

Pain: Please have a biomechanical evaluation done by a podiatrist, take your running shoes with you.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 2/10/2013

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A member asked:

I keep having sharp pains in my left knee and in both of my ankles after running. how does this happen? how can i fix it?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marion Mcfarland answered

Dr Rafat agreed

Dr. Carlos Rojas answered

Dr Brown agreed

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