Bone Pain: Causes of Ankle and Jaw Bone Discomfort

Bone pain in the jaw or outer ankle can indicate underlying skeletal or dental issues. Identifying the specific causes of localized bone discomfort is vital for choosing the right diagnostic path.

Causes of Jaw Bone Pain

Many conditions can cause jaw bone pain. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, some types of jaw bone pain can be caused by conditions outside the jaw bone, such as a heart attack.

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Causes of Outer Ankle Bone Pain

Although the ankle joint is strong enough to bear full body weight, it is designed for mobility and is prone to instability and injury. Most ankle injuries occur to the outside or lateral part of the ankle, due to its skeletal design, so pain on the outside bone of the ankle is not uncommon.

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