Question 1

what could be the reason why my heels hurt when i walk?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis would be the most likely problem but it could be a fracture.

Question 2

why my heels hurt when i walk, i just started new job where i wear safety shoes, one they gave started the pain but then iv brought my own ones?

Accepted Answer

Foot pain: This does sound like a problem from ill fitting shoes.  Be sure the new pair fits well.   You may need to see a podiatrist concerning specially made shoes or special shoe inserts.

Question 3

may heels hurt sooo much when i wake up and step out of bed or when i have been sitting down for long and stand up they would hurt when i walk?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: It is the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.

Question 4

my heels hurt when i step down from bed after sleep or from car after travelling. the pain gets worse when i go shopping & walk for long hours. why?

Accepted Answer

? Plantar Fasciitis?: Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include pain/ stiffness of the bottom of the heel (may include bottom of foot). Some things that ^ pain include prolonged walking, standing, stair climbing or 1st steps out of bed in the morning. See your podiatrist if you have these issues.

Question 5

have heel pain , it hurts every time i walk on it . i am limping . what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: See a doctor for diagnosis and treatment plan. Your General Practitioner, Urgent Care, a Podiatrist, or an Orthopedic Surgeon would be appropriate.

Question 6

im on my feet for 12 hours as a nurse. my heels hurt me so bad i can barely walk by the end of my shift. what can i do to alleviate the pain?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fascitiis: Wear a good supportive shoe with an arch support. Perform achilles tendon stretches. Take a poland spring bottle of water and freeze it and at night roll it under your arch while you sit down...Take antiinflammatories. If pain persists see a foot doc.

Question 7

having pain achilles heel pain hurts dull pain can't walk no injury so what could b causing this awful pain?

Accepted Answer

Spur, tendonitis: Can be achilles tendonitis, heel spur or bony prominence called haglunds deformity. Is there only pain with shoes or any time when walking even without shoes? This may help in determining cause.

Question 8

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 9

my heels hurt when i set foot down after sleep or after travelling in car for an hour or so. the  pain gets worse when i walk for long hours. why?

Accepted Answer

Foot pain: It's possible you could have plantar fasciitis which is generally a conservative treatment plan but there could also be neurological or vascular issues. You should see a podiatrist to obtain the right diagnosis.

Question 10

causes of heel pain. constantly hurts but worse when i walk especially on stairs. pain runs down back of ankle/heel. had been getting worse 2x weeks?

Accepted Answer

Achilles tendonitis: Is what it sounds like . May need a course of antiinflammatory medication, heel lifts or wearing shoes with a bit of a heel; night splints, stretching exercises and PT can also help. It will take longer than you think to go away-it's the nature of the problem

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Why my heels hurt when i walk, i just started new job where i wear safety shoes, one they gave started the pain but then iv brought my own ones?

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May heels hurt sooo much when i wake up and step out of bed or when i have been sitting down for long and stand up they would hurt when i walk?

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My heels hurt when i step down from bed after sleep or from car after travelling. the pain gets worse when i go shopping & walk for long hours. why?

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Have heel pain , it hurts every time i walk on it . i am limping . what should i do?

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Im on my feet for 12 hours as a nurse. my heels hurt me so bad i can barely walk by the end of my shift. what can i do to alleviate the pain?

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Having pain achilles heel pain hurts dull pain can't walk no injury so what could b causing this awful pain?

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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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My heels hurt when i set foot down after sleep or after travelling in car for an hour or so. the pain gets worse when i walk for long hours. why?

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Causes of heel pain. constantly hurts but worse when i walk especially on stairs. pain runs down back of ankle/heel. had been getting worse 2x weeks?

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