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 cause morning heel pain?

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Heel spur/fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis with or without heel spur is classicallt very painful upon first few steps after rest before leveling off a bit with continued activity.

Question 3

what are some causes of my heel pain?

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Plantar fascitiis: Stress fracture, plantar fascial tear, nerve compression, tarsal tunnel syndrome, bone spur, bone tumor....Start with those.

Question 4

what can cause heel pain for 2 weeks?

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Plantar fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis, or arch ligament strain is a common cause of heel pain in the bottom of the heel and/or arch.

Achilles tendonitis or bursitis can cause pain in the back of the heel.

A stress fracture or bursitis typically cause pain in the bottom of the heel.

Pain on the inner (medial or big toe side) heel and ankle might represent tarsal tunnel or nerve irritation.

Question 5

what could be the cause of  heel pain?

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Read below: If the pain is on the bottom of the heel it may be a condition called plantar fasciitis.  If it's on the back of the heel it may be due to bursitis or achilles tendonitis.  If it's on either side of your heel it may be due to tendonitis.  See your podiatrist for a more definitive answer.

Question 6

what could be the cause of my extreme heel pain?

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Plantar fascitis: Heel pain on the bottom of the heel is usually due to plantar fascitis. It can usually be successfully treated with stretching, deep tissue massage, otc arch supports and nsaids.

Question 7

what are possible causes of this weird heel pain?

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Many possibilities: There are many possible causes from a heel spur to neuropathy (diabetic?).  If you have tried rest, ice and nsaids and are still hurting after 2 weeks i suggest seeing a podiatrist or a foot and ankle orthopedic specialist.

Question 8

what do i do when there is no obvious cause to my heel pain? what ways can i check to diagnose my pain?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause...: Heel pain can result from a number of different reasons. Sometimes these reasons are hard to pinpoint and need an expert for diagnosis.  Possibilities range from plantar fasciitis to stress fractures of your heel bone.  I would seek the attention of an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon. One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 9

can sciatica cause heel pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: The pain of sciatica can radiate into the heel and heel cord at times.

Question 10

what are the different types of arthrits that can cause heel pain?

Accepted Answer

There are more.: psoriatic arthritis &amp; Reiter's syndrome can cause heel pain.

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