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Is heel pain a sign of some disease?
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Plantars fascaitis: Heelcord stretches and heelcup cushions.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Rarely: Heel pain is rarely linked to a systemic disease, but it can be. It is usually an isolated musculoskeletal problem that can be treated in an office setting successfully. Blood work may be necessary if associated with long term pain or the pain doesn't decrease with treatment to rule out certain diseases.
Answered 5/3/2015
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Can be: Heel pain could be due to different reasons, of which may include: trauma (fracture, tendon or ligamentous tear, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout) musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormality, or neurologic conditions (neuropathy). A thorough history and physical exam and possibly laboratory and radiology exams could determine the cause. If symptoms persist get it evaluated.
Answered 4/1/2013
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IT CAN BE: I find the three MOST COMMON causes of heel pain are Mechanical-related to your foot structure; Neurologic-a nerve in the area is irritated causing the pain; and Rheumatologic-these are arthritic diseases like RA for instance.
Answered 7/8/2016
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