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Pain in heel (right leg)
Dear Mam/sir, My mother's heel is paining since 3-4days now. I'm afraid to take her to clinic because I live in containment zone. I'd be grateful if you can help me with some pill or ointment that can be of some relief. Her weight is 108kgs and age is 52 ht. 5'5.
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She has pain at the retrocalcaneal area, the insertion point of calf muscle. This is due to the traction effect of the tight calf muscle, secondary to overuse.
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heel lift footwear, calf stretching, sitting at a height from where she can easily get up
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we can do a teleconsultation if you want
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Contrast bath , sports shoes , tab aceclofenac 100 mg twice daily for 3 days , tab razo before breakfast . If no relief in 3 days please see an orthopedic doctor.
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dear Practo user,
Your mother has a problem called as Plantar fascitis.
It is due to her heavy weight and the age.
Prescription of medicines on this platform without knowing her medical history is not correct.
Get her soft rubber slippers ( Not very expensive or so -called doctor's slippers).
Elevate the leg over a pillow as much as possible.
Avoid weight bearing on affected leg for time being.
Tab.Paracetamol can be given temporarily if she is not allergic to it.
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Consult a Orthopaedic doctor when possible.
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Dr. Tanmay Vasant Bonde
Orthopedist
14 yrs exp
Wardha
Is there any history of Trauma, If Yes give her a local ice pack, If No then tell her to dip her feet in a bucket of lukewarm water for 10 mins. If she is not allergic then you can start 1)Tab. Dupox DT once daily after breakfast for 5 days 2)Tab. Zipant DSR once daily empty stomach in the morning for 5 days 3)Instaflex Nano gel local application before going to bed.
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Consultant local orthopaedic surgeon
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Make her use silicone heel cushion
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