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How Can Plantar Fasciitis Be Treated?

I have been battling what I think has been plantar fasciitis. Tonight I made a quick turn and rushed to the stove where things were boiling over. After the first step, something popped in the bottom of my foot and intense pain came into my heel and on the inside of the arch. I have been icing it, however, it still is immobilizing when I try to put pressure on it and stand or walk. No swelling. Do I need to see a doctor and if so, what kind of Doctor.
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

Since you are a diagnosed case of Plantar fasciitis, the common cause of heel pain, thus

- Check with a Podiatrist/Orthopedic Surgeon for examination, for
- X-ray heel (lateral view)
- L.H.C. injection into plantar fascial insertion.
- If no relief, plantar fasciotomy.

Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation or, rarely, a cyst, until then
- Foment 2 times/day with hot water in the tub.
- Apply any Rubefacient or NSAID ointment.
- A good painkiller (diclofenac) with Analgesic.
- Low dose steroid in the acute stage with an antacid.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood

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How Can Plantar Fasciitis Be Treated?

Hello, Since you are a diagnosed case of Plantar fasciitis, the common cause of heel pain, thus - Check with a Podiatrist/Orthopedic Surgeon for examination, for - X-ray heel (lateral view) - L.H.C. injection into plantar fascial insertion. - If no relief, plantar fasciotomy. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation or, rarely, a cyst, until then - Foment 2 times/day with hot water in the tub. - Apply any Rubefacient or NSAID ointment. - A good painkiller (diclofenac) with Analgesic. - Low dose steroid in the acute stage with an antacid. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Munish Sood