Ankle, Family Medicine FAQ

Rough, swollen, and darkened ankles? Recently (about 1-2 weeks ago), I noticed that the skin on my left ankle feels quite rough, accompanied by edema (there are noticeable indentations when pressed). The swollen area is also darker than other parts of the ankle. I have already vi...

Grandfather's foot pain issue? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my grandfather who has been experiencing severe foot pain recently. Initially, he mentioned that his foot had been hurting for a month, and he thought he could just endure it. Eventually, he couldn't...

Swelling of the feet? Hello Doctor, I was injured by a grinding machine due to work, which led to a surgical procedure to stitch up my calf about two weeks ago. Now, my ankle is swollen, feels tight, and I experience numbness and tingling when I touch it. Previously, during my vi...

Numbness in the soles of the feet? I would like to inquire about the issue of foot numbness. Recently, I have noticed that I frequently experience numbness in the soles of my feet. I have had this issue before, but it was not common. My usual work involves sitting at a desk for l...

Stasis of blood? Hello doctor, I was in a car accident at the end of September, and my left calf was crushed by a motorcycle, resulting in bruising. The bruising has improved but is not fully healed, and there is still a large area of light-colored bruising on my leg. When I use ...

Stagnant blood? Hello doctor, I was in a car accident at the end of September, and my left calf was crushed by a motorcycle, resulting in bruising. The bruising has improved but has not fully healed, and there is still a large area of light-colored bruising on my leg. When I appl...

Calf contusion? Hello doctor, about two weeks ago I accidentally fell down the stairs. I have bruises on the front of both calves and my knees. The bruising on my right calf and both knees is slowly recovering, but the impact on my left calf may have been more severe. During the ...

Weakness in the calf extending to the foot? Dear Dr. Yeh, My mother is 58 years old, 158 cm tall, and weighs 48 kg. She has had a long-standing issue with kyphosis and has undergone cardiovascular stenting. Her regular medication includes anticoagulants, and she drinks 150 cc of...

Increased bruising? About ten days ago, I had a car accident and developed a bruise about the size of two palms below my left knee, which was initially located on my calf. In the past few days, I've noticed that bruises have started to appear below my ankle as well, and the ...

Strange sensations in the body? Hello, Doctor. Since March 12 of this year, I have been experiencing some strange sensations: 1. I feel as if my ankle or arm is being grabbed, or that someone is pressing down heavily on the top of my head. There was also an instance where I felt ...

Is there still a concern about rabies infection, and should a vaccine be administered? About three years ago, on a Sunday afternoon, I encountered my neighbor's cat in the stairwell of our apartment building. The cat often roamed around the building. That afternoon, as I was...

Alternating warmth in the left and right feet? Hello Doctor, for the past month, I have been experiencing warmth in the areas below my ankles (including the dorsum of the foot, the sole, and the toes). Sometimes it occurs in the morning, and other times in the afternoon, with bot...

Palpitations after injection? Hello Doctor: I do not have any diseases or drug allergies. Although I have mild nasal allergies, I have previously experienced allergic reactions to shrimp and sudden hives, but those incidents occurred only once or twice several years ago, and I ge...

Dorsal foot pain Two nights ago, I strained the muscles on the top of my foot while lifting my legs. At that moment, I felt pain that I thought was just normal soreness from stretching. However, when I got up the next morning and went downstairs, I clearly felt significant pain o...

Occipital pain I was accidentally hit on the head by a classmate during physical education class. That night, I went to a clinic for a cold treatment, which resolved, but my headache persisted. At the moment of impact, I only felt mild pain, so I didn't seek any treatment an...

The right ankle has been swollen and painful for over six months? Hello doctor, my mother-in-law has swelling and pain in her ankle. She previously consulted a rehabilitation specialist who diagnosed her with soft tissue tendonitis. After two months of rehabilitation, there was n...

Stretching during the transition from sleep to wakefulness can easily lead to calf cramps? Hello: I often experience diarrhea, frequent urination, and insomnia at night, which requires me to take sleeping pills to fall asleep. Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night, stre...

Ankle sprain Last week, my ankle got caught in a door. At first, it was a bit swollen, and I thought I would recover. A week later, although I can move normally and there are no external abnormalities, I still feel pain whenever pressure is applied to the outer ankle. I'm no...

Rabies issues Hello doctor, I am in Hualien. While riding my bicycle, I passed by a stray dog that sneezed on the ground (I’m not sure if any droplets reached me). If I have small abrasions or minor wounds on my ankle caused by scratching due to mosquito bites, is there a risk of...

Swelling in the foot after a car accident? After my car accident, I have a bruise near my ankle by the tibia, and the area is swollen. However, there are no visible abrasions or scabs on the swollen area. After 10 days, the swollen area started to itch, but it hasn't gone do...