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My feet hurt when i wake up and walks
Hi, why do my heels and feet pains when i wake up in the morning or after sitting or lying down for longer time. As soon as i starts walking after long rest my feets have stabbing pain. And for sometime its unbearable and i have to again sit for a while and then walk again. The pain goes away after walking several feets.
Please suggest what is happening and what to do?
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Might be plantar fasciitis/calcaneal spur (bony heel growth)
Next Steps
Take basic pain medicines for 3-5 days.
Apply Ice.
Use soft sole footwear. Avoid slippers.
Do gastrocnemius (calf muscle) stretches.
Heel X-ray (lateral view)
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Calf stretches should help.
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Hello, you could be suffering with what is known as plantar fasciitis in your feet. It’s the inflammation of the curtain like structure attached to the heel.
Next Steps
Consult an orthopedic for the cause of problem. You will require medication and physiotherapy.
Health Tips
Hot domination of your affected feet before sleeping and waking up helps.
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Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
Orthopedist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
If it’s severe get Xray done
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Need to role out clcaneal spur
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
It could be because of Plantar Fascitis/ Calcaneal Spur/Raised Uric Acid
Next Steps
Do Xray Scan Both Heel - Lat view
Uric acid
Start physiotherapy and any kind of painkiller
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Consult with me for more details on practo
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Its planter fascitis
Tablet Vitamin d60000 i.u twice a week
Tablet Dolonex dt
Hot and cold alternative bath in foot
Soft sleeper application
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
It's plantar fascitis
Wear soft cushion foot ware like MCR chappals or sketchers
Avoid barefoot walking. reduce weight if there is any recent put on
Take calcium and vitamin D supplements
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