Sudden and unexplained pain in the medial tendon of the ankle is usually related to soft tissue injury, osteoarthritis, subcutaneous bursitis of the inner ankle and other diseases, which can be treated with general treatment, medication or surgery according to the cause to relieve the symptoms.
1. Soft tissue injury: when the soft tissue of the ankle is injured, it is easy to have swelling and pain. Appropriate hot compresses can accelerate blood circulation and reduce edema; oral ibuprofen and acetaminophen can be taken for pain relief when the pain is severe.
2. Osteoarthritis: usually associated with obesity, inflammation and trauma and other factors, in the acute phase of the pain is more intense, should follow the doctor’s advice oral anti-inflammatory analgesics, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen and so on. If necessary, intra-articular medication, such as injection of sodium vitrate, dexamethasone and so on. For more serious osteoarthritis, surgery, such as arthroscopic cleaning, osteotomy, etc., may be performed.
3. Subcutaneous bursitis of the inner ankle: usually related to trauma, after being hit by strong impact, it will lead to sliding and bleeding, thus causing pain and swelling. In mild cases, no special treatment is needed. If the pain is strong, oral ibuprofen and acetaminophen are recommended for pain relief.
Pain on the inside of the ankle for no apparent reason may also be caused by a sprain or a disease such as gout. Seek medical attention as soon as possible to determine the cause of the problem before proceeding with regular treatment. The use of the above medications should be in accordance with your doctor’s instructions.