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I have plantar fasciitis and i don't know out if consulting a podiatrist or home remedies for which to go?

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See details: Arch supports and exercises can help but time is the ultimate cure. I would personally advise against injections.

Answered 6/15/2013

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Specialist is best.: Primary care physicians often know a lot about plantar fasciitis, but to get all the tips and most aggressive treatment, you'll want to see a specialist. Podiatrists deal specifically with the foot and ankle, and can set up treatment regimens combining medications, injections, orthotics, shoe recommendations, and stretching exercises.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Many possibilities: Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as, infection, tendonitis, arthritis, stress fracture, nerve irritation, retained foreign body, bone tumor, or a cyst. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See a podiatrist: Clinical examination and symptoms can typically lead the doc to the diagnosis, but an x-ray is the first definitive test to differentiate the two conditions. However, stress fractures don't always show up within the first 2-3 weeks of injury, so subsequent follow-up x-rays may be ordered. By the way, you can have both simultaneously. Get checked. Don't try to do it alone...

Answered 4/26/2015

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