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A 36-year-old female asked:
Its regarding my feet, the area where the heal slopes into the rest of mt foot feels bruised and it feels like the tendon pulls tight if i don't walk for a while. getting up in the morning is incredibly uncomfortable.
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Dr. Marcela Riojasanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Foot Pain: You may be suffering from plantar fasciitis.
May want to try stretching exercises, ice therapy, anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen/naproxen. Here is a link you can read more about this condition
https://g.co/kgs/Tg6gJd
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plantar-fasciitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354846
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Dr. Jodee Brownanswered
Podiatry 10 years experience
Plantar Fasciitis: Def sounds like Plantar Fasciitis; an inflammation of the ligament that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel to your toes and helps in supporting your arch. Treatment involves various anti-inflammatories, stretching/massage exercises. Injections, physical therapy or orthotics/padding/strapping can also be beneficial for some
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