Ankle and Achilles pain
Questions in this region
- How is a high ankle sprain diagnosed?
- What is the best way to get rid of Achilles tendonitis?
- What is the outlook (prognosis) for a high ankle sprain?
- What causes high ankle sprains?
- How common is a high ankle sprain?
- How can I take care of myself if I have Achilles tendinitis?
- What is the main cause of Achilles tendonitis?
- What ligaments are involved in a high ankle sprain?
Ankle and Achilles pain, in plain terms
Cleveland Clinic says that with Achilles tendinitis, overuse of your Achilles tendon causes swelling, irritation and inflammation. For the ankle, it also says a high ankle sprain is less common than a low ankle sprain. This page gathers eight plain questions for readers in Woodland Park and nearby towns, split between the two problems.
The questions, by problem
High ankle sprain:
- What causes high ankle sprains?
- What ligaments are involved in a high ankle sprain?
- How common is a high ankle sprain?
- How is a high ankle sprain diagnosed?
- What is the outlook (prognosis) for a high ankle sprain?
Achilles tendon:
- What is the main cause of Achilles tendonitis?
- How can I take care of myself if I have Achilles tendinitis?
- What is the best way to get rid of Achilles tendonitis?
Other ankle and Achilles reading
Read the question that names your problem first. Cleveland Clinic's pages on a sprained ankle, a high ankle sprain and an Achilles tendon rupture each cover symptoms, treatment and recovery time, and a second published guide to a sprained ankle offers another view. Tendinitis and rupture are different problems, so check which one a page describes before you compare it to what you feel.