Persistent tenderness in the heel

2018-06-24 08:00:23
It has been over 4 months that i've been carrying this pain on my left heel. The first orthopedic i consulted diagnosed it as retrocalcaneal bursitis and prescribed ice pack along with Chymoral forte, and a pain killer. He suggested to have ultrasound therapy for 3 days. Even after the Ultrasound and medication there was very little relief. In fact, by being conscious of the pain, my walking posture changed and i developed pain in my shin. I consulted another orthopedic (since i couldn't get to meet the earlier doc) and he diagnosed this as insertional tendonitis and prescribed T-heal for 1 month and a pain killer when required. He also gave me a sheet with exercises to strengthen my Achilles tendon. Also, suggested to use silicon pads in my shoes, which i did. It's been over a month since, and though the pain is less severe, i am yet to recover completely. Meanwhile, i got the Uric Acid test done and it returned 6.2. Am i having some chronic condition?
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U can try using high heeled footwear with about 2 cm heel rise. And stretches will be helpful..
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don't squat or sit on the floor

Answered2018-06-25 04:01:06

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Do more and effective calf stretching

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It is local problem It may be chronic but I don't think it is gout as uric Acid is ok

Answered2018-06-24 08:18:53

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