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Can bursitis in the achilles heel cause swelling?
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Yes: Any bursitis will cause local swelling. Other signs of inflammation that may be seen locally include redness heat and pain.
Answered 4/25/2012
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Heel swelling: Yes. Bursitis is inflammation of a fluid filled sack. Along the insertion of the achilles. So anytime you have inflammation of the bursa it will swell thus causing swelling of the heel.
Answered 10/18/2016
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