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What Causes Pain And Swelling On The Back Of The Foot?

I have a swelling on the back of foot and it is very sore. It is just below the back strap when I am wearing sandals. I ve inquired if it could be plantar fascheitis (not spelled correctly) and have been told that I would have pain on the bottom of my heel and that is not the case. Please tell me what this might be and if I need to see a doctor and what type to see. Thank you. Alicia Peterson
Mon, 16 May 2016
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hi,

thank-you for providing the brief history of you.

A thorough clinical examination is advised.

As you have pain behind the lower aspect of the leg and it is swollen as well, we need a thorough examination to rule out multiple factors. Like plantar fasciitis will be below the strap level but he swelling can be at the calf muscle level due to compression. Also to rule out the DVT or varicose veins , do you have any skin discoloration or anything.

Also, what is ur age and are you having any cardiac issues. Once a proper examination is done we can come close to the diagnosis and assit you further.

Also in our clinical practice such cases are just a compression issues and nothing much serious. After a thorough assessment physical therapy is advised to reduce the swelling and improve the strength in the calf muscles.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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What Causes Pain And Swelling On The Back Of The Foot?

hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical examination is advised. As you have pain behind the lower aspect of the leg and it is swollen as well, we need a thorough examination to rule out multiple factors. Like plantar fasciitis will be below the strap level but he swelling can be at the calf muscle level due to compression. Also to rule out the DVT or varicose veins , do you have any skin discoloration or anything. Also, what is ur age and are you having any cardiac issues. Once a proper examination is done we can come close to the diagnosis and assit you further. Also in our clinical practice such cases are just a compression issues and nothing much serious. After a thorough assessment physical therapy is advised to reduce the swelling and improve the strength in the calf muscles. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel