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Painful lump a tendon, back of ankle for months now, do u know what it could be and how to make it heal?
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Achilles' tendon: A lump on the achilles' tendon can be tendinitis to a partially torn tendon. Please get a medical consult and an mri depends on the MRI result to determine treatment.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Could be a : Partial tear of the achilles' tendon. I suggest you see a foot/ankle doctor for follow up care.
Answered 11/3/2013
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