A member asked:

Doctors said i need to lose all the grit in my plantar fasciitis of i don't what will happen. it painful and there a lot of grit thankyou.

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Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

Mixed message: Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the tough lining of the bottom of the foot. It can be caused by trauma or from wearing bad fitting shoes. "grit" can not be felt or seen on x rays so i suspect the doc is guessing at a cause. A podiatrist or wound specialist is trained to do a more appropriate diagnosis and recommend simple treatments. Second opinion time.

Answered 6/18/2016

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Stretch: There's no medical te for "grit" but it may be your doctors own made up term for scar tissue or tightness.

Answered 7/21/2013

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Thickening of fascia: Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the fascia usually where it attaches to the heel bone. It is thickened on MRI as well as ultrasound. The "grit" your doctor is probably referring to is the thickened tissue and granulation tissue that is trying to heal it. The condition is in some self limiting. With therapy stretching , formal therapy 85-95% resolve . Some require more invasive rx.

Answered 4/14/2016

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