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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Heel
painful swelling in my left heel. has been very soar for about 2 weeks. makes it hard to walk. i have been icing daily and using an ace bandage to keep down the swelling. not a sports injury, but two weeks ago i did feel a pulling when walking up a small incline. should not have been a problem but swelling and pain persists.
Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Hello,
It may be due to fracture or muscle sprain.
For further assessment you may require x ray foot after orthopedic surgeon consultation.
For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads may help.
Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition.
Use support while walking
Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam kale
Family and general physician
It may be due to fracture or muscle sprain.
For further assessment you may require x ray foot after orthopedic surgeon consultation.
For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads may help.
Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition.
Use support while walking
Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam kale
Family and general physician
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