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Medical Conditions - Heel Pain

Heel pain is a condition of having discomfort on the underside of the leg. The common causes are poorly fitting shoes, high-heeled chappals, overuse of legs during walking, running, sprain, strain, and trauma on the heels. It is managed by taking rest, applying ice, taking pain-relieving medications, and wearing well-fitted shoes.

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Do RA causes sharp pain in my ribcage, left knee and heels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sort of pain you are describing especially the heel one looks more like enthesitis which is the pain due to tendon inflammation.

Does X-ray show signs of fracture?

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Can you read my MRI and explain the reason for heel pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please find my observations on the MRI scan of your right heel below.

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Does elevated uric acid and creatinine mean kidney issues?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned that you had typhoid three months back, and now have features of large joint arthritis. With this profile, it seems to be reactive arthritis.

What is the effective treatment for plantar fasciitis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have plantar fasciitis. It is a fairly common problem. Using a heel pad is helpful but you need to stop walking using barefoot.

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My heel is swollen after a sports injury. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You got a trauma on the heel due to the application of counter pressure over the heel. Now, there is numbness along with it.

Heel pain from nail—bone contusion or ligament damage?

Hello and welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for contacting us. You should put a warm bandage around your heel.

What causes foot heel pain and back foot discomfort?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This pain and swelling behind the knee can be due to high uric acid, improper footwear, or injury. You have high uric acid and will require medicines for it.

How can one get rid of heel pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. I can understand your concern. This is a small ulcer that needs to be taken care of, or else it will not heal.

How to avoid heel pain on walking after rest?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry. I have a few suggestions for you- 1. You must do stretching exercises regularly. 2.

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