Ankle pain for no reason is not necessarily gout, can be due to gout, rheumatoid arthritis, synovitis, lumbar spondylosis and ankle joint instability and other reasons.
1. Gout: gout caused by ankle pain is more intense, red, swollen, hot and painful joints symptoms are obvious, swelling and pain episodes can be generally within a week can subside. Gout is usually accompanied by elevated blood uric acid value, which can be diagnosed by testing blood uric acid value.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis caused by joint pain is usually rarely single, may be accompanied by the hands of the metacarpophalangeal joints and other small joints of the swelling and pain, and the joint swelling and pain for chronic pain. The diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis can be confirmed through the improvement of anti-CCP antibody, rheumatoid factor, X-ray and other tests.
3. Synovitis: synovitis usually has a history of sprains, and if not treated properly, it can be transformed into chronic synovitis. Chronic synovitis can be aggravated when the ankle joint is cold and overworked, causing joint pain.
4. Lumbar spine lesion: Lumbar spine lesion can stimulate the lumbar nerves, causing sensory numbness, pain and weakness of the lower limbs, and some patients may show ankle pain. Lumbar spine imaging can be improved for judgment.
5. Ankle instability: Ankle ligament injury has occurred, and improper treatment may lead to ankle instability. At this time, the ankle cartilage wear and tear increases, which can cause intermittent ankle pain.
There are many reasons for ankle pain, so it is recommended that patients go to the hospital to have the cause clarified and treated under the guidance of the doctor.