Radiation is a carcinogen and causes numerous effects on living organisms and systems. The environmental impacts of nuclear power plant releases such as the Chernobyl disaster, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster and the Three Mile Island accident, among others, persist indefinitely.
Ankle pain is most commonly caused by a sprain. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments connecting the ankle bones. Treatment of sprains includes using crutches, applying ice to the ankle, elevating the foot, using compression bandages, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers.
Why Does My Ankle Hurt On The Outside? Pain on the outside of your ankle can be caused by a number of problems: arthritis, sports injuries, fractures, sprains, repeat ankle sprains, or tendonitis. Most ankle injuries are the result of trauma, a sports collision, or a sudden forceful twisting, but can also be the result of overuse.