Right swollen foot and ankle with NO pain?

Please help me with my foot...any ideas..pain in ankle and top right side of my left foot?

  • i walked at the gym on monday for about an hour yesterday my foot was fine...i didn't jump skip twist sprain it..nothing but i wake up and now my left foot toward my heal and ankle hurt when i put my weight on it...and only when i put weight on it...its a sharp pain and i am completely fine while i and sitting here on the couch but standing or walking hurts so bad ......any idea what this can be and why??? if it is a spur how do you get those..and how do you treat it?? okay so i gimped around the house a little and man as soon as i get off it , it doesnt hurt but now my right foot and left heel are getting sore....my heel because i cant use the other part of my foot... i looked up spur and i did recently gain weight....hmm but i cant live with this and am so scared of the doctors....surgery....ah! i also noticed while i am sitting if i point my toes and turn my left foot in[the 1 that hurts] to the right i feel the same pain..

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    NOT a bone spur;; you are saying ankle & top of foot... bone spurs are generally on the heel alone;; plantar fascitis is on the arch of your foot & the symptoms are generally felt in the arch or heel; you could have a multitude of injuries to your ankle, there are so many muscles, tendons, ligaments & bones in your ankle;; you have an arch there too which could be a likely candidate for your injury;; there is absolutely no way any of us can help you figure this out d/t the complications within the ankle;; plain & simple, YOU DO NEED TO SEE THE DOC;; last thing on his mind is surgery, first is diagnosis!! get it checked!! ESPECIALLY if you can't walk on it, come on!!

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Sounds like plantar fascists. Plantar Fascists Plantar Fasciitis or "heel pain" is a frequent complaint of both athletes and non-athletes. It is a strain or tearing of the long plantar ligament or aponeurosis on the bottom of the foot. Common symptoms are heel pain often described as a "heel bruise". Some people complain of "arch pain" while walking, especially doing stairs and going up on their toes. Morning pain and stiffness is also common. Signs include tenderness on the heel of the foot, pain with bending the toes up and stiff ankle movements due to tight calf muscles. A heel spur may be present on an x-ray which is the result of pulling of the plantar fascia from the bone as it is strained. Plantar Fasciitis can be due to training errors, a rapid increase in running mileage, or steep hill climbing. Inadequate footwear and biomechanical factors such as over=pronation (flat footed) are causative factors. Initial treatment includes rest, ice, and can include physiotherapy. The underlying causes must be addressed either through a change in training schedule, orthotics (shoe inserts), or appropriate footwear. As well, a stretching program for the calf muscles is important to maintain flexibility and support. Including these exercises in your warm-up schedule will assist in the prevention of plantar Fasciitis and improve your overall health. Gastrocnemius Stretch: Purpose: to stretch the long calf muscle Correct Position: Place the leg to be stretched behind the front leg. Keep the knee straight and heel on the ground. Toes should be pointed straight ahead on both feet. The front leg should be bent, hands against the wall and hips square to the wall. lean into the stretch which should be felt behind the back of the straight knee and upper calf. Soleus Stretch: Purpose: to stretch the shorter and deeper calf muscles. Correct Position: Same as the first stretch but the back knee is bent slightly. The stretch should be felt lower down in the calf. Keep the back heel in contact with the floor. Toe Raises: Purpose: to strengthen the gastrocnemius, soleus and calf muscles which will help to support the arch of the foot. Correct Position: Start with both feet on the ground. Raise up on your toes and won in a slow and steady manner. use a support in front to maintain your balance. Progressions: to increase the difficulty, do these standing on one leg, raising up and down on your toes. Progress to heel drops; stand on a step, drop down with your heels and then raise up on your toes. Prevention through stretching and strengthening exercise for the calf will ensure safer participation in sports and recreation. Stretches should be held for 15 to 20 seconds and done three to five times on each side before and after workouts and more frequently if plantar Fasciitis is present.

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