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Suddenly i have very a very painful heel. feels like thorns. i am being treated for infection from a bug bite.
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Inflammation: It appears that there is inflammation which could be a tendonitis or a fasciitis of the heel and sole of the foot. Try padding in your shoe,and if you can take them,NSAIDS like ibuprofen may help. Fasciitis of the foot can last many months so I recommend that you consult a podiatrist if symptoms persist. I don't think the insect bite infection is related.
Answered 7/9/2014
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