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About 2, or 3 weeks at our house, i've been stepping onto thorns in our house, in our carpets, rugs, so then is that maybe why my left heel is hurting?
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Heel pain: If it is from stepping on thorns ,then u should have.small cuts on your feet. Would also expect some swelling , redness and even drainage . Many other causes of heel pain ,so if this is not improving or getting worse ,then get it checked D
Answered 11/28/2015
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