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

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Hi doctor,

I got injured while playing. I fell down and my knee hit the ground. To prevent it, I tried to apply counter pressure on the floor using my heel. Now I have swelling in my heel for a week. On the first day, I could not able to walk properly. I had a burning sensation on the heel. After a week, I was able to walk but there is a tingling sensation on the heel. Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal

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Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal is an Orthopedician and Traumatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He is skilled in managing fractures, joint dislocations, ligament and tendon injuries, sports-related trauma, and degenerative bone and joint conditions. Dr. Bashyal has expertise in both surgical and non-surgical interventions, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma care. His practice emphasizes patient-centered management, rehabilitation planning, and restoring mobility and function for optimal quality of life.

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Hi,

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You got a trauma on the heel due to the application of counter pressure over the heel. Now, there is numbness along with it. A numb heel is caused due to blood flow constriction or nerve damage. The tibial nerve runs inside the tarsal tunnel and it can be compressed. Compression of a small nerve can cause pain, and numbness, or tingling sensation on the heel area. In many cases, nerve compression is related to a sprain, fracture, or varicose vein on the heel. I suggest you do physiotherapy with foot strengthening exercise and use ice compression. You can take tablet Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg sublingually once daily for two weeks. It plays a great role in the regeneration of nerves. You can use a silicon heel pad to reduce friction and it helps to have smooth walking.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At June 16, 2020
Reviewed At July 2, 2024

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DO

Professional Bio:

Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal is an Orthopedician and Traumatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He is skilled in managing fractures, joint dislocations, ligament and tendon injuries, sports-related trauma, and degenerative bone and joint conditions. Dr. Bashyal has expertise in both surgical and non-surgical interventions, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma care. His practice emphasizes patient-centered management, rehabilitation planning, and restoring mobility and function for optimal quality of life.

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal is an Orthopedician and Traumatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He is skilled in managing fractures, joint dislocations, ligament and tendon injuries, sports-related trauma, and degenerative bone and joint conditions. Dr. Bashyal has expertise in both surgical and non-surgical interventions, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma care. His practice emphasizes patient-centered management, rehabilitation planning, and restoring mobility and function for optimal quality of life.

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