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A member asked:

I had a ankle problem and it healed but sometimes it hurts on the inside of my foot at the heel what should i do i'm an athlete?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Heel : You need to make an appointment with your podiatrist for an evaluation. There you will get the help you need . Good luck.

Dr Oberman and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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See a podiatrist: You need an evaluation to rule out plantar fasciitis or nerve entrapment.

Answered 12/15/2013

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