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What are probable causes of pain in the back of the heel?
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Many: Achilles tendon injuries can be caused by: overuse, misalignment, improper footwear, medication side effects, and/or accidents. Multiple causes often contribute to the same achilles tendon injury. It depend on the person activity.
Answered 12/24/2022
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Either: Achilles tendonopathy, haglund's deformity or retrocalcaneal bursitis, .
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