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A 58-year-old female asked:

I have a painful bony enlargement at the back of the foot where the achilles tendon inserts into the heel bone. the pain has developed slowly over time and has now become quite painful. anti inflammatory meds have not helped. ?

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Dr. Al Hegabanswered

Allergy and Immunology 40 years experience

Time to be seen : Start with your primary doctor for initial evaluation and possible referral to a podiatrist or an orthopod, best wishes

133 viewsReviewed Oct 09, 2019

Dr. Stuart Hickerson

Dr. Stuart Hickerson agrees1 doctor agrees

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 25 years experience

Evaluation: Recommend assessment by a podiatrist for accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

71 viewsAnswered Jun 05, 2020

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10 weeks post-op left Achilles tendon surgery. I had tendonitis and heel bone spurs removed. And i still have pain and swelling. Is this normal?

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I broke my foot 5th metatarsal 4 weeks ago, wearing boot, now sharp shooting pains in Achilles tendon? Very painful.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Heard a snapping/popping noise at the back of the heel (near the achilles tendon), felt sudden pain but it went away immediately but feels sore now. No problem moving the ankle, no swelling or redness, the area is fine to touch as well, but worried?

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Had MRI results back showed no broken bones which I already knew from xrays but does this mean it's ligaments and tendon damage as it's painful, swelling on and off and also collapsing on side of foot?

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