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8 months back, fell from ladder and fractured left heel. Local doctor checked x-ray after 10 weeks and found bone ok. But I have mild pain and swelling when walk or working.

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There could be an associated soft tissue injury Please consult an orthopaedician ... Read More

Heel swelling from last 4 months.Orthopedic doctor identified it as fat pad injury on the distal plantar side.I want to know will it ever heal completely or it is permanent life long chronic problem and want to know how long does it takes to heal.

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Suggest you take a second orthopaedic opinion ... Read More

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Heel swelling from last 3 months on right foot . Orthopedic doctor ruled out with plantar fascitis and tarsal tunnel syndrome with vitamin deficiency being problem.Prescribed medicine s such as tab uprise D360 tab becasoule and tab citramaovit.But till date no relief.I want to know what is the reason for continuous swelling even after 3 months.

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Hello There, Probable causes of this Heel Swelling may be:- 1) Osteoporosis 2) Calcaneum spur 3) Aggravated Vat Dosha 4) Trauma 5) High Lipids level 6) Diabetes 7) High BP 8) Unhealthy Lifestyle 9) Un ... Read More

My mother is suffering from Pain in heel. She has swelling and not able to walk. This problem is there for past one year. Attaching Report for the same. Looking for good treatment and suggestions

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Hello sir. It appears to be a case of disc disease. A few more details will be required for proper treatment. ... Read More

Pain in midportion back of the heel (left foot) No swelling Usually feel it only when you been sitting for a while or walking Is it Achilles Tendinitis which is hurting

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Achilles tendinitis ... Read More

Pain occurs ramdomly in back, waist, joint etc. Also body is swaollen at shoulder, arm, wrist. This problem exist from last two years.

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Get blood investigations done. CBC RBS RA TEST and URIC ACID. ... Read More

I am suffering from a big heel pain from last month. Pain continues in my just bottom of heel and in back joint of heel. Kindly suggest a good medicine and doctor for the same..

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It could be because of heel bone spur. You should visit orthopedic surgeon as well as physiotherapist. Use of cushioned footwear and hot cold pack with exercises shall help you. Also take antiinflamma ... Read More

I have pain in my back heel due to spur. I have this issue for last two years. Looking for solution of problem.

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Laser physiotherapy treatment must ... Read More

My mother has swelling in heel joint from last 10 months constantly. Thairoid and sugar test were normal. Please tell me if any other test available and further treatment.

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Apply ice pack. Physiotherapy treatment. Avoid long standing ... Read More

My father is having swelling and pain in both heels. When treated with hot water or muscle pain relief balm, he feels some relax. But swelling and pain remains retains.

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Hi , So this looks like Plantar fascitis along with Heel spur. Ask him to get his Uric Acid checked . Take plain Analgesics for a few days . Alternate Hot/Cold foemntation. Soft sole shoes , Silicon h ... Read More

My mother has pain problem in her almost entire leg like in heel , knee pain and some swelling and spider veins in thighs part

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Pain involving the heel, knee and rest of the leg can have more than one cause. Spider veins with swelling may suggest venous insufficiency, especially if symptoms worsen after prolonged standing. Hee ... Read More

I have been facing pain and swelling in the flank area and also in the back with stiffness since last one week

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DO CONNECT AND CONSULT WITH ME FOR BETTER TREATMENT PLAN AND ADVICE FEEL FREE TO CONSULT WITH ME ON PRACTO AAP..... NEED SOME MORE INFORMATION FROM YOUR SIDE TO GIVE YOU BETTER TREATMENT PLAN...... ... Read More

After walking I get heel pain only right foot.. morning first step very painful after sometime gets normal..resting for a while pain increases and then normalizes only heel no swelling at all ..need suggestion

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This is the typical case of plantar fasciitis. You need specific exercises and pain relieving medications. For detailed explanation book consultation. ... Read More

When I do boxing practice .my right leg heel twist . Before this , I had a heel fracture but I g recovered it . And that heel again gets twisted.

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Is there any swelling at the site. When did it get fractured You need to do rehab before starting practice. It’s weight bearing joint so will need time to recover ... Read More

Behind the left ear there is swelling and a gath from side like a circle. It pains when i open the mouth or chew the hard food or strech the mouth. The ear, mouth and neck are streched and swelling near the neck

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT It seems you have a painful swelling behind the left ear that increases on chewing or mouth opening — most likely due to infected lymph node, parotid inflammat ... Read More

“Hello Doctor, I have seronegative arthritis and I am currently on Medrol 2 mg, HCQS, Cerebrex, and Fusion. I met my doctor 2 days back but now I am having swelling in the lower right side of my back, frequent urination, and constipation. Even after taking Pan-D 40 mg, I cannot pass stool without lactulose. Please advise if this could be rela

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Need some evaluation get a consulatation ... Read More

I've constant pain in my heel and back of the heel. At the peak after running or playing football. The pain persists for 2 days and after I rest for a week and play again it hurts again. I had Vitamin D deficiency , I had pain near my knees and after taking supplements I'm good. Now this issue is troubling me. Can it be deficiency of something or p

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Phase 1: Acute Management (First 7–10 Days) Relative rest (stop football/running). Ice massage 2–3x/day to reduce inflammation. Heel pads or orthotics to offload tension on the Achilles. Continue Vita ... Read More

Once i wake up and start walking i feel pain in my right heel, it randomly come and goes in few days cycle.

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It's plantar fascitis ... Read More

Swelling in low back left side and its paining badly.. i am unable to walk.. its just above HIPs Please suggest some home remedies and excercise

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Since when and how did it started? ... Read More

I had thickened skin on my heel of the right foot. On trying to remove it, it has become this. I have a lot of pain associated with it. What can I do to help the situation.

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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat ... Read More

I had thickened skin at the heel and on trying to remove it, it has become like this. What can I do to help the situation?

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Treatment of your skin condition is available with favorable outcome. Kindly consult online for proper assessment and detailed prescription. ... Read More

My nephew meet a accident 15days bfr, got back injury nd scars, done with xray nd medicine from orthopaedic doctor, no any facture, he have still some swelling in back area so done ultrasound , doctor suggested a minor surgery,is is need or swelling and fluid cure by medicine..kindly suggest

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Facing heel pain when I get up in the morning if I step my feet down I am unable to walk for sometime it is an unbearable pain. Is this pain is normal or when to worry.. please help

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Plantar fascitis Wear soft cushion foot ware like MCR chappal or sketches Do hot fomentation Take pain medications ... Read More

Dear Dr... I am a sports person, playing Cricket and Football on regular basis. It's been over a year or so I am noticing that the muscle or tissue around and back of my knee swells causing pain and simultaneously bending of knee becomes a problems. As I take rest for 2 to 3 days the problems subsides, but not to a easy level meaning that it is co

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Knee examination is required as you are sports person.. More likely ligament or tendon issue ... Read More

Occipital bone swelling on right side of skull without pain .. I didn't get injured or hurt but there is swelling felt when I touch the scalp.. please suggest what could be the reason.. I also feel dizzy sometimes..

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Get physically examined by a neurophysician ... Read More

It's been 2 weeks now I have been having pain above my heel area (Achilles tendon area) I feel pain during stretching of my ankle upward and downward. I massage that area but still no use. It also affects climbing stairs , running and even fast running.

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Massage increases pain Wear soft cushion foot ware like MCR chappals or sketchers Do hot fomentation Take lyser d and tendoheal ... Read More

Hi Sir/Madam, Myself 30 M, My issue is that for past 3 months I feel like my heels have swelling/Edema , I have no pain and it is only one one leg. I had a full body check up in 2021 where there were no issues except for Elevated Uric Acid , About 8((Echo, Treadmill, Kidney, Liver were fine) . I was only asked to control food and was not given any

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Few test needed Do connect and consult Will help you ... Read More

Back side of heel is paining and swollen. Extreme painful when lying down. Please suggest some meds

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Probably an Achilles tendonitis or retrocalcaneal bursitis Will have to be evaluated clinically If required might need an xray ... Read More

Hi, I am into sports and I have a history of back heel pain. Which doctor should I see in case of backheel pain? I did a blood test a couple of months back and My uric acid was 7.1, which is just under the upper limit of the range(3.5 - 7.2). A physiotherapist told me that the pain could be because of the uric acid.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

Portion of the back leg below the ankle and above heel is having pain. The area is swelling and has become stiff. The pain is felt mainly in the morning.

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ... Read More

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