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What Causes Burning Pain In The Heel?

i have a burning pain in my heel. It is close to the achilles on the rear face of my heel. It feels worst in the morning and usually feels better after a shower. I also notice it at the beginning of a run. Usually gone after the first half mile or so.
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Hello welcome to the health care magic

Peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease should be ruled out here first

For that neurological examination of nerves done

Investigate with...
_serum B12
_Random blood sugar
_colour doppler if needed
_sgpt, sgot
_serum urea, creatinine

If any of these report abnormal than further management will be planned

Until than Multivitamin tablets can be taken

Consult physician for examination and discuss your case
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What Causes Burning Pain In The Heel?

Hello welcome to the health care magic Peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease should be ruled out here first For that neurological examination of nerves done Investigate with... _serum B12 _Random blood sugar _colour doppler if needed _sgpt, sgot _serum urea, creatinine If any of these report abnormal than further management will be planned Until than Multivitamin tablets can be taken Consult physician for examination and discuss your case