
Initial treatment may consist of rest, ice, elevation and immobilization but may also include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, physical therapy and cortisone injection. A foot and ankle surgeon can best determine the cause of the ankle pain and appropriate treatment options.
For more information on ankle pain, see these valuable topics and articles:
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Arthritis
- Ankle Fracture
- Gout
- Old Ankle Sprains Increase Risk for Newly Active Baby Boomers
- Osteoarthritis
- Peroneal Tendon Injuries
- PTTD
- Talar Dome Lesion
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Nerve Compression)
Source: https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/ankle-pain