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What are the symptoms of achilles tendinitis?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Pain, swelling: Typically one will get pain and swelling in the achilles tendon usually one will get stiffness when waking up and getting out of a chair after prolonged sitting. Treatment is usually with ice, nsaids, and rest sometimes physical therapy can be helpful.

Answered 9/11/2014

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Pain, swelling: Swelling and pain when walking along the back of the heel and lower leg.

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