What should I do if my ankle hurts?

Ankle pain can be caused by excessive exercise, prolonged standing, or it can be a symptom of some diseases, such as traumatic arthritis, ankle synovitis, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases. This includes physical therapy, application of medication or surgery if necessary.
1. Physiotherapy: If the ankle pain is caused by excessive exercise, ice packs can be used within 72 hours after the injury to relieve swelling, pay attention to rest, and do not perform strenuous exercise during the period so as not to aggravate the symptoms; after prolonged strenuous activities, ligament injuries can occur, which in turn leads to ankle pain. Usually need to pay attention to rest, can do physical therapy, can relieve pain.
2. Medication: If you suffer from traumatic arthritis, it is recommended to apply anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs to relieve the pain under the guidance of the doctor; if it is caused by synovitis of the ankle joint, it is recommended to apply some drugs to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis; if it is caused by rheumatoid arthritis, it is recommended to go to rheumatology and immunology department of regular hospitals to carry out symptomatic treatment. The use of the above drugs should be in accordance with medical advice.
If the above symptoms continue to be unrelieved, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, and if necessary, surgery can be performed.