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What Causes A Painful Bump On The Outside Of The Heel?

Hi i have a swollen bump about the size of a 20c coin on the outside of my left heel just above the soft cushion part. it hurts to walk on so i have been walking on my toes. it has also started to bruise. i think i did it playing touch rugby. any ideas on whats wrong with it?
Sat, 24 Oct 2015
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Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.
I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns.
Based on your query data, In my opinion ,Dear You seem to suffer from
Retrocalcaneal Tendo Achilles or Ankle bursitis.
and is caused by improper cushioning of shoes/ and could be associated with defects in plantar arches and needs to be investigated and treated from a podistrian ortho doctor.
X-ray and USG study would fix the cause of this painful bump behind the heel.
Hope this reply would help you to evaluate your case and treat it with your doctors in time to come.
Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied with it.
Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME.I would love to help you out.
Awaiting for any further query.
Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem.
Have a Good Day.
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
M.S.Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant
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What Causes A Painful Bump On The Outside Of The Heel?

Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic. I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns. Based on your query data, In my opinion ,Dear You seem to suffer from Retrocalcaneal Tendo Achilles or Ankle bursitis. and is caused by improper cushioning of shoes/ and could be associated with defects in plantar arches and needs to be investigated and treated from a podistrian ortho doctor. X-ray and USG study would fix the cause of this painful bump behind the heel. Hope this reply would help you to evaluate your case and treat it with your doctors in time to come. Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied with it. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME.I would love to help you out. Awaiting for any further query. Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem. Have a Good Day. Dr.Savaskar M.N. M.S.Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant