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What Causes Pain In The Heel?

I have a painful bottom of my left heel which just started last Friday. I am a runner (been one for years) and I ve never experienced this before. It feels like as though I have bruised it badly. I m unable to walk, let alone run without pain in that heel. Very frustrating, especially since I run every day. What could be the casue and what s Rx? Thank you!
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The possibilities are plantar fasciitis or hairline fracture caused by physical exertion. You can go for an MRI scan to look for any minor hairline fracture or tendon involvement which can not be detected in X-rays . You can take analgesics like ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain. If pain persist despite using analgesics, better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated.

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What Causes Pain In The Heel?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The possibilities are plantar fasciitis or hairline fracture caused by physical exertion. You can go for an MRI scan to look for any minor hairline fracture or tendon involvement which can not be detected in X-rays . You can take analgesics like ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain. If pain persist despite using analgesics, better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.