Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If i just had a surgery on my achilles heel, why do i still have a large bump there?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Swelling: It could be from residual swelling that can take several weeks to go down . If it doesn't go down i would talk to your surgeon.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.7k views
Thank
Ask the surgeon: Could be swelling still from the surgery, but any questions about a surgery just done should be answered by the surgeon who performed it.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I don't have pain from pf, but from my back of heel and my Achilles and now they are saying surgery. We've tried everything. What is success rate of surgery?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How long does it take an achilles' tendon tear to heel after surgery to fix it has been done?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Had bunion surgery 2 1/2 Yr ago, been wearing heels since then & no problem. Wore them after long time yesterday & very small hard bump has appeared where bunion used to be. is this swelling? Will it go away? most recent surgery on other foot is fine?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
10 weeks post-op left Achilles tendon surgery. I had tendonitis and heel bone spurs removed. And i still have pain and swelling. Is this normal?
I am 14 weeks post-op left Achilles tendon surgery. I had tendonitis and heel bone spurs removed and reattachment. And i still have pain and swelling?
Why does my foot still hurt after my Achilles tendon surgery? The surgery was in may 2011
Had peroneal tendon and Achilles lengthening surgery on right foot and ankle 9 weeks ago and Achilles is still sore. When can I start driving again ?
Goose bumps on only one leg. Same leg as foot surgery (bunionectomy) done 8 weeks ago. No feeling in big toe yet either.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
