Common causes of ankle pain

Ankle Sprain: A sprain is an injury to the ligaments in the ankle. It can be caused due to sporting injuries or accidents.
Osteoarthritis: Also called OA is the most common chronic joint condition.
Arthritis: A common condition that causes swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints.
Tendinitis: A condition that causes pain that makes it difficult to move the affected joint. It affects the ankle, shoulder, knee, elbow, heel, or wrist.
Gout: Gout is a condition that causes painful inflammation in the joints.
Bursitis: When the small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints, called the Bursa become inflamed, they cause pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Also known as RA, is a disease where healthy tissues are broken down by your own body’s immune system.

Common symptoms of ankle pain

• Ankle swelling
• Numbness or tingling
• Redness, burning pain, stiffness
• Ankle instability
• Inability to bear weight

When to consult a doctor for ankle pain?

• Pain when rolling the ankle
• Intense pain
• Inability to move the ankle
• Persistent pain
• Inability to do everyday tasks