
What Causes Pain In The Heel Of The Foot?

Question: I have pain in the heel of my left foot since last 3 months. It becomes severe sometimes and makes walking difficult for me. I also feel stiffness in my feet sometimes. Please suggest.
Brief Answer:
calcanear bone spur or plantar fascitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I could think of few possibilities like these for the problem mentioned.
Stress fracture
Wear and tear of calcaneus bone causing spur
Plantar fascitis
I suggest an immediate xray and consult with local orthopedic surgeon. Meantime I advise my patients with simple pain killers like Brufen or Diclofenac.
Hope this helps.
calcanear bone spur or plantar fascitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I could think of few possibilities like these for the problem mentioned.
Stress fracture
Wear and tear of calcaneus bone causing spur
Plantar fascitis
I suggest an immediate xray and consult with local orthopedic surgeon. Meantime I advise my patients with simple pain killers like Brufen or Diclofenac.
Hope this helps.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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