Lump on my right foot, under the ankle bone, that looks and feels like a second ankle bone?
I have just noticed a lump on my inner right foot, under the protruding ankle bone, but a little bit further back. It feels like bone and almost feels like it is an extension coming off my ankle bone (although the connection is not clearly visible, I can feel it, and while visibly it looks like a round lump, it feels more like long rod with a rounded end). The lump is nearly as big as my ankle bone, and I don't have the same lump on my other foot. It is not painful at all, and I only just noticed it this morning. Is it anything to worry about? Any idea what it may be? A friend of mine had a bone tumor on her knee recently, so that's all I can think of! Thanks!
What could cause a sharp bump below my ankle bone?
It could be a bone spur, or a fracture. go see a podiatrist. Get an x-ray if the x-ray doesn't show much then go for an mri of the foot. since it's practially visible through the skin then you know there's something there and there shouldn't be a problem having an mri approved. By all means, have it removed. You didn't say if you were involved in sports, ever had a sprain or even bumped your foot/ankle. Sometimes sprains are like tiny stress fractures that only show up on x-ray after a callous has been formed on the fracture sight. with a stress fracture it will feel like a sprain, so you will still need an x-ray. It definitely sounds like a fracture, especially on the side of the foot. Possibly a stress fracture. It could also be (OCD) - not to be confused with the psych disorder. The ocd i'm referring to is (OCD - Osteo Chondritis Dissecans), this is when you have a bone injury and a small piece of bone is injured. There are different grades/levels of OCD ranging from injury, to crack, to complete separation. By the way you could also get a stress fracture if you run barefoot, especially on a hard surface. I had a stress fracture of my big toe running barefoot down marble steps in my aunts apartment building.
I have a lump on top of my foot?
There are several conditions that may cause pain on the dorsum (or top) of the foot. Nerve injuries, injuries to bones, ligaments or tendons can also cause foot pain. Identification The areas of the foot that are most prone to injury are the top of the foot, the toes and the ankle. Bones, tendons and ligaments often produce sharp pain, while nerve injuries may cause a burning or tingling sensation of the foot. Foot Numbness Numbness on the dorsum of the foot is a common complaint, especially among people who exercise frequently. The nerves along the top of the foot are prone to injury caused by shoes that are laced too tightly. This may lead to a burning and tingling sensation on the top of the foot, known as paresthesia. Lump On Top Of The Foot A bony lump that can appear on the top of the foot is known as a dorsal exostosis. This lump may become painful and irritated. Ice packs and foot elevation can relieve pain and swelling. Ganglion Cysts A ganglion cyst is a sac of fluid that commonly develops on the top of the foot. This cyst is caused by a leak of the joint capsule on the dorsum of the foot. Stress Fracture A stress fracture in one of the small bones on the top of the foot may cause pain. If a stress fracture is present, there may also be redness and swelling. An x-ray will determine if a fracture of the foot has occurred. Considerations There are many different medical conditions that can cause pain to the dorsum of the foot. It is important to see your doctor regarding any pain that is severe or persistent. This will ensure a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
Lump on ankle after sprain?
I had a minor ankle sprain a few weeks ago, and its healed with no pain. There's a lump that is slightly in front and under my ankle bone, does anyone know what this is or how to/ length of time it takes to go away?
Bump on my ankle?
Without seeing you in person it is hard to narrow down the possibilities. Could you provide any more details? Because there is no inflammation, pain or swelling the lump isnt significantly impacting on joint range. Is it obviously abnormal? Anatomically there the two big bumps on either side of your ankle - the medial and lateral malleolus. Just below these are two small bumps, the sustentaculum tali medially and trochlear process laterally. Does the bump feel bony of soft? - Tissue damage can heal with scar tissue producing a soft lump - Factures can heal with a bony exostosis (lump) - Joint incongruence (dislocation) can produce a bony lump - cyst? - a benign tumor? It is possible for a joint to heal with a bump, however it would show problems in the healing process to produce a chronic problem. Let us know what the doctor says!
Hard lump on side of ankle after sprain.?
I severely sprained my ankle in mid april of this year. I could not walk on it and had to go through the whole ordeal of a splint, boot, and crutches. Long story short, I am a dancer and I can move the ankle with no problem except rolling it outwards. It doesn't really effect me, but now there is a hard lump on the side that never went away. Does anyone know what it could be or how to treat it?
Bump under ankle joint?
Just a guess, but it could be an accessory navicular, which is where your flatfootedness is at least partly caused because there actually IS an extra bone in your foot, right where you describe, and the tendon which helps to create the long arch in your foot is attached to this extra bone by mistake, instead of the bone next to it, where it belongs. It's not so unusual that it makes you a freak, but it's not totally common either (like 2.5% of the population). If you've got an accessory navicular and no other foot problems, it could be that surgery is optional for you as long as you don't have any pain issues--but it sounds like you do have pain issues. Really, only your doc can tell you about what your situation is, not us! But you might as well learn about this so you're prepared when you visit your doc next time. You don't say how old you are, but this often starts to become noticeable in the teen years. Sounds like you've been visiting the doc, which is good. He or she will be able to tell you if your ankle pain is due to other stuff going on in the area, like a tarsal coalition, for example, which usually becomes painful in the rear foot in the teen years. If you've got a tarsal coalition, which is where bones are fusing together as the foot matures--bones which in the normal mature foot remain separate--than they will probably recommend surgery to clean them out and re-separate them, because otherwise you're going to have an increasingly painful, incredibly flat foot for the rest of your life, with very limited motion. Don't worry if you've got this though, because if they get it in time, surgery is usually successful. Although your foot may still look flat, it will usually work a whole lot better after surgery if this is what it is. Coming back to an accessory navicular, it's not at all unusual to have it occur on one side only (unilateral). See what your doc says, and if surgery is recommended, a second opinion is always worth considering. In the meantime, if you're engaged in activities which stress your arch, don't abuse your feet, be kind to them. One of the citations below refers to stress injuries with an accessory navicular. Your doc may prescribe orthotics, or even just supportive shoes and over the counter arch supports at first--give them a try.
A small lump below my ankle...?
I had a small bump just below my ankle bone on my right foot near my heel. I kept an eye on it for months and when I noticed it getting larger, I went to the doctor. Eventually, I had to have surgery on it because it was a tumor. It was not a cancerous tumor...Thank God, but I'm glad I went and had it removed. It was just a fatty tissue. My doctor told me that knots near the foot area are normally cancerous and I began to cry. When he ran tests, everything came back normal, so I had it removed. I would advise you to not wait for it to grow any larger. Just to be on the safe side...please have it looked at. You found that little bitty knot for a reason. God wanted you to find it and have it checked immediately. Good Luck.