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I had a sharp swelling pain on my left heel yesterday. It happened in intervals. It disappeared and after dinner it reappeared again.i had to release gas and go to the bathroom and it disappeared again. But after years I felt like I had bp again. Checked it was 154/68
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intermittent and sharp heel pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query achilles tendon rupture , bursitis , fibromyalgia , gout , plantar fasciitis , rheumatoid arthritis or tendinitis . I would suggest you to drink plenty of water , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain , put your feet on hot water tub for 15 minutes daily and take proper rest . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or sometimes recommend surgery to correct the deformity .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Intermittent And Sharp Heel Pain?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intermittent and sharp heel pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query achilles tendon rupture , bursitis , fibromyalgia , gout , plantar fasciitis , rheumatoid arthritis or tendinitis . I would suggest you to drink plenty of water , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain , put your feet on hot water tub for 15 minutes daily and take proper rest . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or sometimes recommend surgery to correct the deformity . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari