A member asked:

I have pain at the bottom of my heel , in the middle, that feels like a bruise, when i squeeze the side of my heel it hurts. is this plantar fascitis?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Daniel Farber answered

Calcaneal stress rxn: This could be plantar fasciitis but it is not so common to have pain on the sides of the heel bone (calcaneus). So i suspect this may be a stress reaction in the bone from overuse. Rest and a thick silicone heel cushion may help.

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

6.1k views

Thank

Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Most likely: Rest nsaids and stretch heel cords stiff soled shoes with otc heel vup.

Answered 8/10/2012

6.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have pain at the bottom of my heel , in the middle, that feels like a bruise, when i squeeze the side of my heel it hurts. is this plantar fascitis?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Daniel Farber answered

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Mark Weston answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have plantar fasciitis and my heel and arch hurts but now the side of my foot hurts as well. Is this unusual?

A member asked:

GP said plantar fasciitis, but I've no heel pain, and it doesnt hurt first thing in the morning. foot arch hurts, lateral side of feet starts hurting?

A member asked:

Why bottom of my left leg feel dull sharp pain even without touching it and sometimes the pain radiate to my left side of stomach. The pain comes and go. I have plantar fasciitis and the pain is different from the pain Im feeling now. Please help?

A member asked:

I have had what feels like a knot like bump on the bottom of my foot by my arch and sole of my foot and it hurts to walk on. Is it plantar fasciitis?

A member asked:

Severe bunionititis & plantar fasciitis. If I bend over, when I stand up, top of hip, right side, is distinct pop that's very painful. hip, both at top & bottom, both sides, right is more intense, extremely tender and sore to touch?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have plantar fasciitis and spur at ball of my foot. New orthotics have an arch and I walk flat footed. Foot feels bruised. Try to adapt? Damaging?

I was diagnosed with plantar fascitis. Pain in plantar fascia not heel. Started in left foot and now right. Tender when massage. ?

Pain on side of foot near heel on the outside, about an inch up from bottom. Bottom of heel hurts too, but side especially. Plantar Fasciitis?

The top of my feet hurt constantly. More in the am and after sitting. could this be plantar fascitis? No pain in the bottom & no pain in heel.

I have heel pain on the right side of my left heel. Hurts even when resting. It's on the bone so doesn't seem like plantar fasciitis. What could it be?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?