Question 1

what causes severe heel pain?

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Heel pain: There are approximately 32 causes for severe heel pain. Those causes include heel spur pain syndrome, fracture, achilles tendinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, sickle cell disease, et cetera. Your podiatrist will know the best x-ray or blood test or other studies to perform to accurately diagnose the cause of your heel pain.

Question 2

what could produce severe heel pain?

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Plantar fasciitis?: The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis (bottom of heel) and achilles problems (back of heel).  I recommend an evaluation by a healthcare professional if the problem persists.

Question 3

i have severe heel pain. what should i do?

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Many things: Recent trauma? Not really enough info here to adequately address this...If persistent, see a podiatrist or your family doc.

Question 4

what do you suggest if i have a severe heel pain what is it?

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Plantar fasciitis: The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, inflammation in the area of attachment of the plantar fascia to the heel bone.  If this is the case, I suggest you first get some good running shoes (stability type).  Perform calf stretches 2-3 times per day, arch supports in shoes.  If no improvement see a podiatrist, who see this issue several times a day and can treat it appropriately.

Question 5

what could be a reason that i have severe heel pain?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasccitis is: The most common but not only cause.  This is commonly treated by conservative measures, starting with orthotics, stretching, some form of therapy and frequently oral or injectable antiinflammatory medication. Rarely does a spur have to be removed.  See a podiatrist to have it examined.

Question 6

i have fm and have been trying to exercise but have severe heel pain from walking, is this because of the fm?

Accepted Answer

See orthopedist: There are multiple causes of heel pain.  Proper workup and diagnosis is needed.

Question 7

what are the best shoes for severe heel pain  ?

Accepted Answer

Cushioned heel: Whatever is comfortable is the short answer. Having said that a shoe with a good arch and cushioned heel is a good option (running shoe).

Question 8

i have severe heel pain in my right leg. please suggest good medicine.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: If pain is severe you need more treatment than otc medication.

Question 9

i have severe heel pain not plantars warts, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Traned to treat both: Yes, the podiatrist is trained to evaluate and treat most "foot" issues..

Question 10

i have severe heel pain in both feet for about the last 6 months and is getting worse. could it be my shoes?

Accepted Answer

Could be.: Sounds like you have plantar fascitiis.

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