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I have constant pain in the heel and arch of my foot. A physiotherapist diagnosed it as plantar fasciitis. I did physiotherapist sessions for a month, still no improvement. What should I do

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Initial treatment Rest your feet. To reduce inflammation and relieve pain, put ice on your heel. Wear shoes with good shock absorption and the right arch support for your foot. Try heel cups or shoe ...  Read More

When I stand for long or sit for long, I get severe pain in feet Arch and heel. Also I get pain in tail bone if I sit on hard surface for long. What should I do? Which doctor I should see?

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May be having problems of Flat foot please consult nearby Orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

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Hi.. since few months I am suffering from heel pain near arch. Actually i first encountered it when I used to ride my bike to office which was 25 km away from my home. I had this problem in my left heel only because this is the side where bike gear are placed. Few months later I started going to a nearby office. So initially I thought that it would

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Footwear change can be tried as a first step Usually improper footwear can cause unending pain.. ...  Read More

I felt slight pain in my left heel in Oct'14. After one month I could not walk for long and after some more days my leg muscles started to feel strong burning sensation. I changed my footwear and it reduced the pain but still can't get up without limping for a few steps. Now right knee is severely aching due to this.

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It may be due to plantar fasciatis which is due to inflammation of plantar fascia of foot Just consult your orthopedic doctor You can reduce the inflammation by using footwear with soft insole for b ...  Read More

Dear Sir, I have a lot of pain in both my feet (toes & heels) especially after walking for half an hour. This is wear & tear due to excessive walking at exhibitions & wearing heels some years ago. I feel that my feet has become very weak & fragile. I also get cramps in my feet after walking & usually in monsoons & in winters

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Contact if you need remedy ...  Read More

I have pain in arch and heel from 10-15days .when I waking up in morning and step out for walking then it's start paining ..and I haven't got injury so I am little worried... I think it is some internal problem.

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The type of pain u are suffering from is mostly in gout conditions. Kindly get your uric acid test. ...  Read More

I have a light swelling and ache in the left foot. I cannot pin-point the pain but it appears to be under the arch and near the heel. It is worsened while sedentary and in the morning when I wake up. This has been appearing since the past two weeks. As per a doctor's advice while I was outside India when this symptom first appeared I had taken some

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Please consult with me on my private chat window for full treatment details.. ...  Read More

I have flat feet and at times I feel pain/stress in my heels. I have also started observing some discomfort from the feet up which somehow i feel is caused by my flat feet and stressed heels. Can I buy arch supports online from amazon/flipkart etc? Or should I go see a doctor about this first? Does arch support help correct the shape of the arch?

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Yes arch support/ soft soles helps for flat foot and heel pain ...  Read More

Left side of my right foot near my arch is really sore. It swells up and hurts to walk or stand on it to long. Gets to the point where I no longer want to be on it or put wait on it. The doctor I seen said it was plantar fasciitis but when I read into it saw that pain occurs in the heel which I contain no pain in my heel. When I hurt it my ankle sp

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Most commonly this type of clinical picture it's suggestive of plantar fascitis. Better to seek another opinion with an orthopedic surgeon and follow complete therapy including physiotherapy ...  Read More

Pain in the feet from mid to heel...i.e. the arch .. burning sensation ... please help..is it bcz of uric acid ..??

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There are various causes of such pain. Needs clinical examination and other investigations including xray and lab tests (depending on clinical findings). ...  Read More

Pain n numbness in both foot heel area sides also ...severe in night n morning time wen I wake up...I took painkillers...bt it's becoming worsen in night n mrng ...

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Check b12 ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been having pain in the heels of both feet for the last 2 months. The pain is mainly at the bottom of both heels and is present almost all the time. It is worst when I get out of bed after sleeping in the morning, and it also increases after standing or walking for a long time. The pain is affecting my daily activities. Could t

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Your symptoms—pain under both heels, severe during the first steps in the morning and worsening after prolonged standing or walking—are strongly suggestive of plantar fasciitis/plantar fasciopathy. H ...  Read More

I have flat feet and since around 1 month, I have been suffering from heel and heel area joint pain and very difficulties during standing and moving after a long sitting, sometimes during walking. I am also unable to stand for a long time in the kitchen. What should I do to get healed especially at home because for the outside i started using arch

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Based on your symptoms, you are most likely suffering from plantar fasciitis, which is commonly associated with flat feet. The pain is typically worse with the first few steps after getting up from be ...  Read More

Sir/Mam, I have heel pain, and it's been happening for the past two months. It's a little worse when I first step in the morning, but then it doesn't hurt as I walk throughout the day. When I run, this pain gets worse. Please tell me what's wrong and how it can be fixed. Whether it's possible or not. Please reply, sir/ma'am.

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Its not heel xray It is foot xray ...  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

Hi, I am feeling a very small bump on left palatoglossal arch from last 6 hrs. It is painless but annoying. Pls help me to solve it as soon as possible.

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Do betadine gargles. If it doesn’t resolve you can consult. ...  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

I've been having acute pain below my ankle bone and above the arch of my foot. It is most acute when I wake up in the morning and gets better within 3 hrs of waking & is almost gone during the day. Walking in the morning is painful. On pressing the area below the ankle I can feel pain, but there is no inflammation or swelling. There is no pain

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Planter fascitis ...  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 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

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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Consult ...  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

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 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'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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