“Leg pain burning in ankle?”
I walked a short distance then about 6 inches above ankle has extreme pain. I sit down and foot then feels as though someone stuck me with a knife in foot feeling in calf muscle is sometimes painful also.
Male | 70 years old
Complaint duration: 2 weeks
Medications: bp meds/ Atorvastatin
11 Answers
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Please see a orthopedic or podiatrist to have an exam, in particular the achilles tendon examined. The other thing to worry about is a clot.
Nerve.
There are a number of ligaments, tendon, muscles, nerves and joints in the foot, ankle and lower leg. The way you are describing your pain may indicate that there may be multiple things going on at once. My recommendation is to seek a medical professional to better examine and evaluate you.
Burning pain is often related to a nerve injury or nerve damage. There are many different reasons for this type of pain. Anything from trauma to tight shoes and shoe laces can cause temporary, or even longer term damage to the nerves. You should likely see your local podiatrist, or even a neurologist for this type of pain.
You should see a doctor as this could be very serious. If the pain goes away with rest and returns again after walking a short distant again, this could be intermittent Claudication, a sign of Peripheral Vascular Disease. This is easily diagnosed and covered by Medicare with non invasive study in the office. If this is not the problem, during the exam, the doctor can see if this is a musculoskeletal issue like a damaged muscle or tendon or a neurological issue like a pinched nerve local in the leg or occurring higher up. In any event, neglect may result in a simple problem becoming more complex and even life threatening.
Jan David Tepper, DPM,FACFAS
Jan David Tepper, DPM,FACFAS
Sounds like a nerve impingement or tarsal tunnel. Go to your podiatrist or a neurologist for evaluation.
Hello,
This could be a case of sciatica or nerve root impingement in your lower back.
Dr. Lui
This could be a case of sciatica or nerve root impingement in your lower back.
Dr. Lui
Sounds like poor circulation. Get it tested.
You may have a partial tear of the Achilles tendon. I suggest you contact your Family Dr. He or She can refer you to a specialist
This may be due to tight muscles or an overuse type injury. I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) for appropriate diagnosis and treatment
