The shank is connected to the foot by the ankle joint. Inflammation is usually caused by wear and tear of the joint between the tibia and the ankle.
Signs of ankle joint inflammation may include:
In the case of ankle arthritis, at first you may only feel a dull ache and a pulling sensation inside the joint, around the inner ankle. This very uncomfortable pain will increase over time, and the joint will become stiffer and stiffer, and may eventually become deformed. Gait will be completely altered, and the patient will find it increasingly difficult to stand on the tip of the toe or to turn the foot inwards and outwards.
Ankle joint inflammation, or arthritis, can develop for a number of different reasons. Below are some common causes:
Trauma: An injury to the ankle joint, such as a fracture, sprain or sports injury, can cause inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis: this is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, including the ankle joint. This chronic inflammation can lead to pain and swelling.
Osteoarthritis: this is an inflammatory condition caused by the wear and tear and breakdown of joints. Over time and with the stress on the ankle joint, cartilage can break down, causing pain and stiffness.
Gout: This disease causes a build-up of uric acid in the joints, including the ankle joint. Uric acid crystals can cause inflammation and acute pain.
Psoriatic arthritis: individuals with psoriasis may develop inflammation in the joints, including the ankle joint, in addition to symptoms on the skin.
Bacterial or viral infection: some bacterial or viral infections can cause inflammation of the ankle joint. An infection affecting the joint usually develops quickly and is associated with severe pain.
The ankle joint can be swollen and painful in many cases.
This may initially only occur after a restful walk or after getting up in the morning. Later, however, it may become persistent and even keep the patient awake. Painkillers are considered by many to be very effective for ankle arthritis. Painkillers are given by injection and physiotherapy is also recommended.
Internal ankle pain
For inner ankle stabbing pain, it is also worth trying herbal balms first which can treat the inflammation and relieve the pain. Even in the old days, only herbs were used to relieve pain. They worked even then and they still work to this day. Once the symptoms are relieved, you can then start to do the physiotherapy. This will help you get back to normal life. It helps restore balance and strength to muscles and joints.
As with all treatments, it’s worth starting early, because if you put it off for too long it will only get worse and take longer to recover.
