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My active, athletic 19-year old son has pain in his achilles tendon. he also feels a slight bump. what is it and what to do?
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Tendinitis : Likely achilles tendinitis -- can respond well to rest, stretching, anti-inflammatories and maybe physical therapy.
Answered 1/27/2014
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Go see the doctor...: The achilles tendon may have been injury and the bump may be noting the area. Have it checked because the injury may have occurred days, weeks, months before and the "bump" may be scar tissue that has developed. If unchecked, there is a risk of rupture. Don't wait until that happens. See the doctor and have it examined properly.
Answered 10/8/2017
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Achilles: Always wise to have it checked but bump you describe coils be scar tissue from injury.
Answered 5/21/2017
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