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Bone spurs

Bone spurs

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Overgrowth of bone, commonly in the heels referred to as heel spurs. But not limited to heels, also present in toes, fingers, vertebrae, etc.

Dr. Michele Colon reviewed this

28 year experience in Podiatry

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Symptoms

Finger pain
Shoulder pain
Hip pain
Joint pains
Knee pain
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Bone spurs
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Naproxen

Other treatments

Physical therapy

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