Experiencing intense knee and ankle pain
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Hello, I have been experiencing intense knee and ankle pain. My ankle only hurts in random spurts when I run or dance but my knee hurts all the time. It started about 7 weeks ago when I started running and dancing again but I am only doing about a mile a day. The pain is in the back, right side only, and shoots from the knee to my ankle. It hurts when bent or straight, and any pressure on my knee makes it worse. There is no noticeable swelling or bruising. It gradually started, I never popped it, fell on it, or twisted it. Will this go away eventually or is something else wrong?
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@shelle There are a number of issues that can cause your pain. The pain starts at the lateral side of the knee and radiates to the ankle, it could be secondary to a ligamental injury. A meniscal tear is a common injury occurring in athletes that do not necessarily produce a popping or tearing sensation and the pain is typical of that injury. . Lastly, microfractures of the tibia can cause leg pain but this typically occurs in the anterior aspect of the leg. It is better to consult a doctor. Thanks!