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I recently experienced stabbing pain in my left heel, just behind my ankle bone. It was unbearable pain occurring in the middle of a sound sleep. It stopped and started several times for an hour, lasting a few minutes each time. It hasn t happened again since. I also have burning and tingling in my toes, both feet. I have a lot of neck pain in my upper spine, and frequently sharp pains under my right ribs. Can all these pains be related? If so, what might be the cause? I am a 78 year old female.
Most probably it could be due to conditions like plantar fasciitis. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. In severe cases, you might require steroid injection to the sole.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Heels And Ankle?
Hello, Most probably it could be due to conditions like plantar fasciitis. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. In severe cases, you might require steroid injection to the sole. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician