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Persistent heel pain after 8 months: Where to turn for help?

Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan |103 Answers |Ask -Follow

Physiotherapist - Answered on Aug 14, 2024

Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan is a senior consultant physiotherapist with over 12 years of experience specialising in orthopaedic and paediatric physiotherapy.
He has served as a technical consultant for the World Health Organisation, the United Nations, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and several national and international NGOs.
Besides physiotherapy, he is keenly interested in disability management, early intervention, geriatric care and assisting children with disabilities.
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Question by Avinash on Jul 03, 2024Hindi

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I am having pain in the heel (near to the region where the skin ends (brown) and (white) heel pad starts. I get pain after walking and is discomforting. I showed to doctor (GP) and did ultrasound, everything is fine. GP told could be sprain from long walks but the pain is there for last 8 months. GP gave muscle relaxants but its not helping. Please advise what could be the problem and which medical specialist can help me?

Ans: Hello Avinash, the heel pain you’re experiencing might be due to plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or heel pad syndrome. It’s recommended that you consult a physiotherapist for a thorough evaluation, Physiotherapist may use ultrasound and TENS for pain relief, along with providing stretching and strengthening exercises. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Hi, I am 49 years old male corporate employee at a sr level which involves sitting in office or travelling. Suffering with severe Right Heel pain from 1 month, it pains more while I get up from bed in morning....slowing it reduces. My Uric acid and blood sugar levels are normal. Please advise

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You can dip your legs for 10 minutes in warm water and then 10 minutes in normal tap water twice a day. Icing for 10 minutes 2-3 times a day on the heel also helps. Before sleeping do some calf stretches and you can roll your foot on a tennis ball for 1-2 minutes.
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Hi Ms. Nidhi Gupta, I have a pain in the heel bone of left foot. I don't have a flat foot. I walk regularly. My uric acid was at 6. The physician advised me a medication for 3 months, I completed it but the heel pain is not going away. Please advise a remedy. (the pain killer effect remains 72 hours).

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I am 45 years old, I have a lot of pain in the heel of my foot, please give me some solution. â€‹

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