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For the past several months, my ankles around achilles tendons have been sore. its not painful, but it always feels hot. i started adult ballet last summer (3x/week). are they inflamed? what can i do to relieve it? which doctor should i see?

Q: for the past several months, my ankles around achilles tendons have been sore. its not painful, but it always feels hot. i started adult ballet last summer (3x/week). are they inflamed? what can i do to relieve it? which doctor should i see?

: Here in the USA a podiatrist or MD or DO would be seen. Try stretching your calves with knee straight. Strengthening with toe raising exercises Icing after activity

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Here in the USA a podiatrist or MD or DO would be seen. Try stretching your calves with knee straight. Strengthening with toe raising exercises Icing after activity

Answered 6/5/2022

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A member asked:

For the past several months, my ankles around achilles tendons have been sore. its not painful, but it always feels hot. i started adult ballet last summer (3x/week). are they inflamed? what can i do to relieve it? which doctor should i see?

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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