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What can i do to relieve heel pain whenever i walk or stand? what could be the cause

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Dr. Tharesh Udupa answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Stretch: Make sure you are stretching your calf muscle on both feet. Ice the bottom of your feet at the end of the day with a frozen water bottle. If you can tolerate it, take Ibuprofen (advil, motrin) three times a day for ten days. But your best bet is to go to a podiatrist.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Combo treatment. : If you have plantar fasciitis, and hurt most with the first few steps in the morning, the more you can do together, the better: #1: supportive shoes. #2: firm inserts or orthotics. #3: oral antiinflammatories (check with your doctor). #4: stretching your foot and calf. #5: icing (10 min at a time). You may also need physical therapy or cortisone injections.

Answered 2/3/2017

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Many possibilities: Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as, infection, tendonitis, arthritis, stress fracture, nerve irritation, retained foreign body, bone tumor, or a cyst. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Answered 12/10/2013

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