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What is this dry skin on my achilles tendon and heel
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Easternanswered
Dermatology 46 years experience
I don't know.: It could be an irritant or allergic reaction due to clothing or shoes or exercise; or it could be an unusual presentation of athlete's foot; or it cou... Read More
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6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Oliver Wanganswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 12 years experience
Possible fungus: Dry cracked heels could be a sign of a fungal infection. Other causes include constantly wearing open heeled shoes. You can try otc Lamisil (terbina... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Wenjay Sunganswered
Podiatry 16 years experience
Achilles pain: Sorry about your sprain. Your achilles tendon is a nearby structure and during your sprain, you may have also damaged your nearby structures or the s... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered
40 years experience
High ankle: Sprain is different than a regular sprain and usually take the syndesmosis tissue longer to heal between tibia and fibula.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
See below: If you are talking about after it has healed then yes.
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Dr. W. Batsonanswered
Hand Surgery 46 years experience
Yes : Almost certainly after it heals.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Hettingeranswered
Podiatry 38 years experience
Not only possible,: But probably easier. The achilles tendon will often shorten with injury. This will make it easier to wear heels, but you should still really work on... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Inwoodanswered
Podiatry 37 years experience
Achilles: There are a number of causes for pain in this area - seek the help of a podiatrist.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
The Achilles' tendon: Itself could be inflamed or degenerated, there may be calcification in the tendon, you can have an inflamed burase, a posterior heel spur or a haglund... Read More
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3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
I do: Not believe dextrose would be used for heel pain. Check on what medication was injected.
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urgent Care 21 years experience
Orthopaedics consult: It sounds like you may have inflammation in your Achilles tendon area, maybe enesthitis. Exercise works out the inflammation, making it feel better.
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1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Podatrist: If you have functional impairment or your quality of life is impacted by this pain consider seeing a podiatrist, your physician, a sports medicine spe... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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