Question 1

whats up with my heel? it hurts when i wake up.

Accepted Answer

Ice NSAIDs: Morning heel pain is a common complaint of patients with plantar fasciitis. The easiest thing to do at home is to rest, ice the area, and try a course of over the counter nsaids (like Ibuprofen or aleve) taken as directed and achilles tendon stretching. If these things don't work see a specialist for further treatment.

Question 2

my heel hurts when i wake up every morning , but it gets better after half hr , but pain whenever i m seated for more than half hr . what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: There are many potential causes, but probably the most common is plantar fasciitis.  Stretching out the plantar fascia and possibly using an NSAID are good initial attempts to treat it.  If it does not get better, a night splint can help.

Question 3

the place behind the ankle bone and beneath the heel hurts when i wake up in the morning. dwindles as the day progresses. what could be the reason?

Accepted Answer

Tendonitis/fascitis?: this sounds like inflamation of the insertion of the plantar fascia in the heel area.  If it is worse in the morning, that is a sign.  See a doctor and have him evaluate the issue, perhaps xray.  Treatment will depend on the findings but might include a night splint, exercises, and ibuprofen

Question 4

the inside edge of my heel hurts with every step for 5 minuets afer i stand up. i see nothing there. what is the problem?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis : This is a very common cause of heel pain.  It's most painful when you take your first steps of the day and after you get up and walk after being off of your feet for awhile. Heel cord (achillies' tendon) stretches, ice and nsaid's are good initial treatments.  Splints, shoe inserts, therapy and oral steroids are used in more persistent cases.  This problem usually resolves and rarely needs surgery.

Question 5

my left heel hurts really bad with no injury i also have diabetes i don't think it's swelling what could this be ?

Accepted Answer

Heel pain: Diagnosis depends somewhat on location of pain. If posterior(back) of heel it could be bursitis. If pain more on bottom or near arch then fasciitis is consideration. You are young enough that I wouldn't think diabetic nerve pain would be present. If it persists you should see your physician.

Question 6

severe heel pain in right foot. sometimes hurts to even walk. sometimes add pressure helps with the pain, temporarily. what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

It gets Worse.: The answer to that question begins with knowing the location of the heel pain. Is it on the bottom, back or sides. Most commonly, it is on the bottom and the problem is usually plantar fasciitis.

Question 7

what is going on with me? if i stand too long i can feel my lower legs start to swell and feel very tight.they look slightly purple while standing.sharp burning pains go thru my heel everyday.my heel hurts worse first thing in the morning.

Accepted Answer

Veins.: You need to have the vascular status, specifically venous, of your legs evaluated. Sluggish venous return can cause most of the symptoms that you are experiencing. A secondary fascia inflammation may also be occurring in the heel. To remove all doubt, seek an evaluation by a specialist.

Question 8

is it possible to have achilles pain in my heel and ankle at the same time? my ankle hurts when squeezed, but not walking. my heel hurts when walking and being rubbed, but not pressed. treating with celebrex, night splint, stretches, ice, heel lift

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your heel problem can affect your mechanics of walking leading to sprain of ankle ligaments. Make sure your footwear is appropriate and adds proper support. Are you dealing with plantar fasciitis or tendinitis of the Achilles? Is a podiatrist involved in your care and follow-up? I feel podiatrists give the best care and follow-up for fasciitis.

Question 9

i have pain in the arch of my foot, close to my heel. hurts to walk barefoot and with certain shoes. hurts most in the morning and after running.

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis is a common painful disorder affecting the heel and underside of the foot. characterized by scarring, inflammation, or structural breakdown of the foot's plantar fascia. It is often caused by overuse injury of the plantar fascia, increases in exercise, weight or age. may be a degenerative process.  Most cases of plantar fasciitis resolve on their own with time and conservative tx

Question 10

whats up with my heel? pain when i went from platforms to ballet slippers.

Accepted Answer

A tight achilles: Often if you're used to wearing higher heeled shoes, the achilles tendon and calf muscles can shorten and not be as flexible. Once you switch to a flat shoe like a ballet slipper, the achilles strains due to inflexiblity and will put an additional strain on the plantar fascia ligament resulting in heel pain. You need to stretch in order to start seeing the pain resolve.

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My heel hurts when i wake up every morning , but it gets better after half hr , but pain whenever i m seated for more than half hr . what is the cause?

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The place behind the ankle bone and beneath the heel hurts when i wake up in the morning. dwindles as the day progresses. what could be the reason?

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The inside edge of my heel hurts with every step for 5 minuets afer i stand up. i see nothing there. what is the problem?

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My left heel hurts really bad with no injury i also have diabetes i don't think it's swelling what could this be ?

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Severe heel pain in right foot. sometimes hurts to even walk. sometimes add pressure helps with the pain, temporarily. what could be the problem?

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What is going on with me? if i stand too long i can feel my lower legs start to swell and feel very tight.they look slightly purple while standing.sharp burning pains go thru my heel everyday.my heel hurts worse first thing in the morning.

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Is it possible to have achilles pain in my heel and ankle at the same time? my ankle hurts when squeezed, but not walking. my heel hurts when walking and being rubbed, but not pressed. treating with celebrex, night splint, stretches, ice, heel lift

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I have pain in the arch of my foot, close to my heel. hurts to walk barefoot and with certain shoes. hurts most in the morning and after running.

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Whats up with my heel? pain when i went from platforms to ballet slippers.

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