Slight pain in left ankle

[Crazyforlife]

I have noticed these past few months that I have slight pain in my left ankle. The pain does not last every long and it's on and off. I can stand on it but sometimes when I run or walk it starts hurting. What should I do?

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Firstly, how long have you had this pain? Is it on the inside (medial) or outside (lateral) aspect of your ankle? How old you are, what's your height and weight? Do you participate in any sports? Do you remember a traumatic event/injury contributing to this pain?

 

[Crazyforlife]

It has been a couple of months and is on the outside. I'm 16 and 5'7 I weigh 128. I do horse back riding and a few years ago I twisted my ankle.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

It has been a couple of months and is on the outside. I'm 16 and 5'7 I weigh 128. I do horse back riding and a few years ago I twisted my ankle.

Is the pain at, above, or below the bump on the outside of your ankle? Either way, sounds like you may have sprained or potentially done more damage (like a tear) to the ligament(s) on that side, especially the talofibular ligament.

 

[Crazyforlife]

It's about what can I do to help it heal?
Thanks

 

[jackanderson]

Hi, this is jack .......
The joint where your foot and leg meet — is an intricate network of bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Strong enough to bear your body weight, your ankle can be prone to injury and pain. You may feel ankle pain on the inside or outside of your ankle or along the Achilles tendon, which connects the muscles in your lower leg to your heel bone. Because ankle pain can sometimes indicate a serious problem, severe ankle pain should be evaluated by your doctor, especially if it follows an injury. Although mild ankle pain often responds well to home treatments, it can take time to resolve. See a doctor when any ankle pain doesn't improve within a few weeks
Common causes of ankle pain include:
1. Achilles tendinitis
2. Achilles tendon rupture
3. Avulsion fracture
4. Broken ankle/broken foot
5. Gout
6. Osteoarthritis
7. Pseudogout
8. Rheumatoid arthritis
9. Septic arthritis
10.Sprained ankle
11.Sprains and strains
12.Stress fractures

 

[Crazyforlife]

Hey Jack thanks for the help. This may sound stupid but should I treat it only when it hurts? Because pain is on and of again also it does not last very long.