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I feel pain in heels while sleeping, what could be the cause. Is this because of vitamin d deficiency? Note: I am pre-diabetic.

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Hi.i have pain in my heels I don't wear high heels but when I wake up from sleep or sit for sometime I feel very pain in my heels but after standing or walking a little a get relief plz help.

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Stretch Calves Get a custom made insole. Hams Stretching. Sports Taping. Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate ...  Read More

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Pain in heels I am experiencing pain in my heels for a few minutes everytime i walk after getting up from sleep in the morning or after sitting for a long time.. please suggest what kind of illness is this n what is the solution to it.

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Hello there....... Rest the affected foot whenever possible. Avoid walking long distances and standing for long periods. However, you should regularly stretch your feet and calves...... You should avo ...  Read More

I have pain in my heels for somedays. This pain usually comes when I wake up after sleep. It's very difficult to walk.

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Kindly Get xray of the heel and meet ortho surgeon ...  Read More

Whenever I stand up after sleeping or seating for a while,there's a pain at heels for sometime. After walking some steps it disappeares. Can anyone tell me about problem? Y this is so?

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Its planter fascitis Its because inflammatory changes in heel ...  Read More

My husband is 34yr old and has pain in his heels after he wakes up from sleep or after he gets up from sitting position. Why is it so?plz guide

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It could be because of Plantar fasciitis that is caused due to irritation and inflammation of thick band of tissue in the feet .As a pain physician I suggest to take steroid injection into the inflame ...  Read More

I am experiencing pain in both my heels since one month. It happens more when i wake up from sleep or after sitting for sometime.

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PF seems. Avoid long standing. Do calf stretching exercises. Physiotherapy will help you ...  Read More

My right heel pains a lot. When I sit for long time and get up and walk it pains...also when I get up from sleep it pains...any home remedy... it's paining a lot now.

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Plantar fasciitis to be ruled out Need treatment and discussion ...  Read More

I am suffering with both heels pain through out the day. At morning and after get out from chair, it is huge pain and not able to walk for some steps easily. But pain is continuing through out the day including sleep. Please suggest the treatment. Thanks

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Looks like you have plantar fasciitis. Use soft insoles, U/s massage. ...  Read More

I am having pain in my left heel since 3 weeks.My heel hurts whenever I walk.

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Hello! Do you remember being injured? If not, do you spend long hours standing? For pain, you could do a contrast bath of hot and cold water. Dip your foot in cold and hot water alternatively for two ...  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

I have a sharp pain in my left heel...which is more when I stand up after some rest . It is more severe in the morning immediately after waking up...How to deal with that... Standing for long time also worsen it...pain killer helps but for a short time period.

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By history it seems you have plantar fascitis 1. You need wear soft sole slippers or shoes .never move without them 2. Do exercises meet your local physio and tell them to teach you plantar fascia str ...  Read More

So, i have a very specific type of problem. Since 3-4 years (only in winters) when i sleep, my bones specially back, side of lungs, chest (bones only) starts causing pain. (In night time while sleeping only). In day time i am fully active without any pain. In short, if i sleep in winters, my bones start causing pain, and i need to wake up, and sit

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Hi. Diabetes along with history of chronic alcoholism can cause multiple long term health issues. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

My Son is 10 yo,he is complaining of painful heels while walking, mostly after playing football.He plays football at least 30-40 mins every day.Please suggest what to do.

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Stop sports for 1 week Add silicone insole inside shoes Tablet Dolonex dt half Powergesic gel ...  Read More

No swelling , leg pain while walking doctor say some tissue damage , attach x ray suggest something to recover fast

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Where exactly is pain? And after how much walking? The foot xray looks fine. ...  Read More

Having pain in ankle there is no swelling only pain while walking , taking zerodol and guaneron for this but this is not beneficial try hot water sikai too nothing work pain as it is what to do

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Get xray of foot ...  Read More

I have severe cracked heels which hasn't heeled for over a year. I have tried applying multiple urea/ moisturising creams prescribed by doctors but none of them helped me. Kindly help me out

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have foot corn problem on left foot heels. Please suggest what to do? I have pain in my foot. Without surgery can it be cure?

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Need to Consult With General Surgeon ...  Read More

I have being using new shoes and walking...from that time i got pain near left heel...in morning after waking up it hurts a lot...wat is the problem??? Plz suggest

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

I have pain upside of heal (approx 1 inch upside) since 7 to 8 days. Pain is medrate pain. Please guide me.

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Did you get hurt over there Any injury there Any swelling All these important to know for this pain ...  Read More

My meniscus was repair on 26 august 2025 , after 1.5 months when I walk my ankle and heel pain is starting when I wake up at morning . Give me solution of this problem

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you have to keep yours leg elevated using pillow and keep icing over pain area twice for 10- 15 mins per day. Do static quads,Straight leg raise,Ankle pump,heel slide,hamstring curls,mini squats,Calf ...  Read More

Since April this year I have been suffering from severe heel pain and just got down from ship and now feeling difficulty in walking . Kindly let me know the best solution.

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Heel pain lasting for months is most often due to plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the tissue under the heel) or sometimes heel spurs, Achilles tendon issues, or flat foot problems. Since yours has ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I have heel pain, common symptoms when I get up from relax position, I get pain. And when I walk, it get slowdown. Usually this pain remain whole day, when I walk. And sometimes no pain. Also when I bend to touch my feet, I have middle like pain at one area in heel, just for an pulse, like some ligament has broken. I have these symptom

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For past few days I have been having back ache after I wake up from sleep. No heavy exercise. Height 173 cm, weight 77 kgs

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Have you lifted any kind of weight during Household chores or something like that ? And can you please tell me what’s your age ? ...  Read More

Sir Heel pain with burning foot since last one year what is the treatment please advise me Thank you

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Kindly check up Start with random blood sugar monitoring & HbA1C test If this is higher you have to take anti diabetic medication Another always take plenty of sugar If sugar is ok then go with an ...  Read More

Hello doctors Facing severe back pain problem at night while sleeping.not able to sleep properly beacause od this pain.5 months ago gave birth to my twins.It was a normal delivery.please suggest some solutions for this.

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Need further information and analgesic will be helpful but not for Long term ...  Read More

My heel starts paining while standing for more than 30 hour, its only pain when standing for longer hour, pls advice

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Is the pain only at heel or in your knee or leg also? Is your back also involved? If possible ,take frequent breaks ...  Read More

I am unable to sleep. Not getting sleep . And not feeling like eating. And have ankel pain when ever walk after some time of sitting. Because of lack of sleep headache is also there. And not interested in anything.

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It may be coz of vitamin d deficiency. Take consultations for proper diagnosis ...  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

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