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How would doctors recommend i treat pain in my achilles tendon?
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Rest and therapy: An inflamed achilles tendon or achilles tendinitis needs to be treated. By total rest, physical therapy and possible meds. Achilles tendonitis that is left untreated can be susceptible to acute rupture.
Answered 9/28/2016
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