Ankle Pain Relief Tips for My 40-Year-Old Overweight Wife

Ans: Hello Pankaj,
Heel pain especially more in the morning can be due to plantarfascitis or a calf muscle trigger or in some cases due to some nerve impingement in the back area.
You can dip your legs for 10 minutes in warm water and then 10 minutes in normal tap water twice a day. Icing for 10 minutes 2-3 times a day on the heel also helps. Before sleeping do some calf stretches and you can roll your foot on a tennis ball for 1-2 minutes.
If this is not helping then please see a physiotherapist and they will accordingly evaluate and treat accordingly with Ultrasound, calf stretches, release of plantarfascia etc. as need be.
All the best!

Ans: Hello Debasish,
X-rays usually show only the bone part. Her bones may be ok but there are some ligaments, muscles, tendons around that area which may be affected. It could also be she is probably weight bearing in a wrong way and putting more pressure on her right ankle part.
It would be good to show her to a physiotherapist. They will need to evaluate that area in details and also her walking/standing posture. Accordingly the diagnosis can be made.

Ans: Hello,

I'm sorry to hear about your wife's pain. The location you described, where the pain is at the point where the finger starts from the foot, could indeed be caused by various conditions such as corns or plantar fasciitis, as you mentioned.Corns are small areas of thickened skin that develop as a result of pressure or friction. They can cause pain and discomfort, especially when walking or wearing tight shoes. Plantar fasciitis, on the other hand, is inflammation of the thick band of tissue (plantar fascia) that runs across the bottom of the foot. It commonly causes stabbing pain near the heel or along the arch of the foot, but it can sometimes affect other areas of the foot as well.To determine the exact cause of your wife's pain and the best course of treatment, it would be advisable for her to visit a physiotherapist or a healthcare professional specializing in foot conditions. They can conduct a thorough examination, possibly including imaging tests if necessary, to make an accurate diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment options. In the meantime, she can try some self-care measures to alleviate the pain, such as resting the foot, applying ice packs, wearing comfortable and supportive footwear, using over-the-counter pain relievers, and possibly using orthotic inserts or pads to reduce pressure on the affected area.I hope your wife finds relief soon.

Ans: Hello Anand,
Please tell me what is their diagnosis? Have you done any MRI/CT scan for the left ankle? If yes, what does the report say?
Have you met any physiotherapist?

Ans: Hello Amita. Sorry to hear your condition. I would suggest if you can visit Physiotherapist nearby, who will help you to evaluate and recommend necessary exercise and use pain relieving modalities to relieve pain.