<human>: i am having severe pain in my ankle area. it is on the medial side of my foot and happens to both feet on occasion. today it is my left. When I touch the area, it feels like tendon or ligament and it HURTS severely to touch it. This all started after I had Knee surgery a couple years back and then had a back injury (slipped disk) lumbar 4, 5. The pain and discomfort will hang around for a day or longer and then disappear just as quickly as it showed up. Any ideas what is causing this?
<bot>: Hi Thanks for your query and Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. Your symptoms could be due to certain causes :- Tibialis posterior dysfunction- Entrapment neuropathy-Pain from spine etc a proper examination is required. If you can send me a clinical pic of the affected site, then maybe I can see and then advise you accordingly.Also, kindly send me your latest blood test reports and any radiological investigations done by you.Meanwhile, if there is only pain with no other s/s of inflammation or infection, then you can start with a gentle anti-inflammatory medication as per your bodies suitability, physical therapy initially in presence of a physical therapist, Ice packs if your pain is acute and severe, and come BAC to me with details so that I can see and then advise you on this. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. You can also discuss your case and treatment plans with me in a greater detail in a private consultation. Thanks & Regards