Foot and Ankle Pain
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Why do I Have Pain in My Foot or Ankle?
Most people experience pain in and around their feet or ankles at some point in their lives.
It’s one of the most complex, hard-working regions of your body. It has 26 bones and 33 small joints, all held together by a network of soft tissue made up of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels.
Most cases of foot or ankle pain are short term and are caused by soft tissue injuries, such as sprains or strains.
There can be several explanations for long-term pain in and around the feet or ankles, such as:
- badly fitting footwear.
- osteoarthritis.
- inflammatory arthritis.
- connective tissue diseases.
- poor blood circulation.
- nerve damage.
Symptoms
- pain and swelling along the ankle or inside of the foot. This pain may increase with activity, including standing or walking.
- pain when standing on toes.
- ankle rolls inwards.
- doifficulty walking on uneven surface.
- difficulty walking up and down stairs.