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I have a lump on the back of each heel. they are purple-ish but can be red. they hurt especially with new shoes. what are they?
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Possible : Haglund's deformity. This is a bony protrusion. A foot doc can take xrays and confirm the diagnosis.
Answered 7/4/2015
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