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Determining the Cause of Foot & Ankle Pain

Finding the cause of foot and ankle pain can be a difficult task. Your doctor will use information about your symptoms, your examination, imaging studies and other tests to determine the cause of your symptoms.
What causes ankle swelling?
Ankle swelling is a common symptom of ankle problems. There are several causes of ankle swelling. Determine the cause of your swollen ankle will help guide treatment.
Ankle Pain
Ankle pain is a common complaint with many causes. Determining the cause of your symptoms may be straightforward, or it may require special tests to make a diagnosis. Once the cause of your ankle pain can be determined, appropriate treatment can begin.
Heel Pain
Heel pain is a common complaint that can be caused by one of several conditions. Patients with heel pain often have symptoms when walking or standing for long periods. Treatment of heel pain consists of rest, shoe inserts, and simple exercises to help ease the symptoms.
Arch Pain
Arch pain is a common foot complaint. Arch pain, also sometimes called a strain, often causes inflammation and a burning sensation under the arch of the foot. Treatment of arch pain often consists of adaptive footwear and inserts.
Foot Pain
Symptoms of foot pain cause problems under the ball of the forefoot. Foot pain in this area, often referred to as metatarsalgia, can be debilitating. Treatment of ball of the foot pain can usually be accomplished with footwear and shoe inserts.
Posterior Heel Pain
Heel pain is a common complaint, but diagnosing the cause of the problem can be a difficult task. Learn about causes of posterior heel pain and what treatments are available for posterior heel pain.

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