Ankle pain is commonly due to a sprain or tendinitis. The severity of ankle sprains ranges from mild (which can resolve within 24 hours) to severe (which can require surgical repair). Tendinitis of the ankle can be caused by trauma or inflammation. Read more: Ankle Pain Article
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Treatment & Diagnosis
- Leg Pain
- Groin Pain
- Arm Pain
- Joint Pain
- Weakness
- Ankle Pain
- Foot Pain
- Swollen Ankles and/or Swollen Feet
- Elbow Pain
- Joint Stiffness
- Unsteady Gait
- Limping
- Knee Pain
- Swollen Joints
- Joint Redness
- Joint Warmth
- How to Choose a Doctor
- Doctor: Checklist to Take To Your Doctor's Appointment
- Doctor: Getting the Most from Your Doctor's Appointment
Medications & Supplements
- Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Ibuprofen vs. Meloxicam (Mobic) for Pain
- Ibuprofen (Advil) vs. Naproxen (Aleve): Comparison of Differences
- Pain Medications (Narcotics)
- Tramadol: for Pain (Ultram, Ultram ER, Conzip)
- Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen for Pain (Differences in Side Effects and Dosage)
- codeine (for Pain)
- aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Ecotrin, and others)
- naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn)
- acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tylenol Arthritis Pain, Tylenol Ext, Little Fevers Children's Fever/Pain)
- Oxycodone vs. Hydrocodone
- Oxycodone for Pain (OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxecta, Oxaydo, Xtampza ER, Roxybond)
- celecoxib (Celebrex)
- Oxycodone vs. Tramadol for Pain
- ibuprofen (Advil, Children's Advil/Motrin, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, PediaCare Fever, and others)
- indomethacin, Indocin, Indocin-SR (Discontinued Brand in U.S.)
- Oxycodone vs. Codeine
- cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril, Amrix, Fexmid)
- Oxycodone vs. Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for Pain
- Aleve (naproxen) vs. Celebrex (celecoxib)
- hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
- Tramadol (Ultram) Side Effects
- Aspirin vs. NSAIDs (Side Effect and Use Differences)
- etodolac, Lodine (Discontinued)
- Percocet vs. Lortab for Pain
- carisoprodol (Soma)
- ketoprofen
- sulindac (Clinoril)
- fenoprofen, Nalfon
- OTC Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers
- hydrocodone (Zohydro ER)
- diflunisal, Dolobid
- salsalate, Amigesic, Salflex, Argesic-SA, Marthritic, Salsitab, Artha-G
- choline magnesium salicylate, Trilisate
Prevention & Wellness
- Health Tip: Dealing with Tendinitis Pain
- Exercise Injury Prevention: Protecting Your Ankles
- Ditch the Cast: Some Broken Ankles May Heal in Half the Time
- How to Avoid Suitcase Strain This Holiday Season
- Sprained Ankle? Opioid Rx More Likely in Some States Than Others
- Health Tip: Tendinitis 101
- Health Tip: At Risk of a Sprained Ankle?
- Better Way to Treat Seniors' Ankle Fractures?
- Health Tip: Recognizing Achilles Tendinitis
- Ruling Out Unneeded Ankle X-Rays for Kids
- Symptoms of Ankle Fracture
- Levaquin Approved to Treat or Prevent Plague
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Experts Offer Advice After Yankee Pitcher's Trampoline Injury
- Brief Meditation Training Brings Pain Relief
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