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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Heels
Question: This morning i got up with sharp pains in my heel. I cannot stand on it, it feels like i have splinters in it. It only hurts when pressure is applied. eg standing.
I cannot get an appointment with any doctors right now. Can you help diagnose and advise me?
I cannot get an appointment with any doctors right now. Can you help diagnose and advise me?
Brief Answer:
Plantar fascitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read your query and understood your problem.
Pain over the feels especially while standing after waking up from sleep or after sitting for long periods which tends to decrease in intensity through the day is mostly in favour of the diagnosis of Plantar fascitis.
Plantar fascitis occurs due to inflammation on the sheet of soft tissue in the base of your feet due to excess loading in the form of increased weight gain and obesity, bad footwear, foot arch problems, complex along with other inflammatory disorders.
It is advisable to consult your Orthopaedic surgeon to get yourself a complete thorough physical examination to rule out other disorders which can cause this. Also your Doctor will prescribe Night splints to keep both the feet flexed upwards to reduce the chances of pain in the morning while standing up after getting down from bed. Also you may be prescribed NSAIDs tablets like Ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation and pain. Certain foot stretching exercises may be taught to you by your Doctor. Indignant regarding correct use of footwear will also be told to you.
Kindly eat healthy. Avoid junk food, alcohol, smoking. Try to exercise regularly and avoid obesity. Keep well hydrated. Stay stress free.
I hope I have answered your query.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Plantar fascitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read your query and understood your problem.
Pain over the feels especially while standing after waking up from sleep or after sitting for long periods which tends to decrease in intensity through the day is mostly in favour of the diagnosis of Plantar fascitis.
Plantar fascitis occurs due to inflammation on the sheet of soft tissue in the base of your feet due to excess loading in the form of increased weight gain and obesity, bad footwear, foot arch problems, complex along with other inflammatory disorders.
It is advisable to consult your Orthopaedic surgeon to get yourself a complete thorough physical examination to rule out other disorders which can cause this. Also your Doctor will prescribe Night splints to keep both the feet flexed upwards to reduce the chances of pain in the morning while standing up after getting down from bed. Also you may be prescribed NSAIDs tablets like Ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation and pain. Certain foot stretching exercises may be taught to you by your Doctor. Indignant regarding correct use of footwear will also be told to you.
Kindly eat healthy. Avoid junk food, alcohol, smoking. Try to exercise regularly and avoid obesity. Keep well hydrated. Stay stress free.
I hope I have answered your query.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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