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Swelling and pain in both heels
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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Is the pain too much during morning and gets better as the day progresses?
Your father may take few pain medications and fomentation ,if pain does not gets better you may consult a Physiotherapist for the same ..
Ultrasonic therapy along with stretching and strengthening exercises are found to be very effective in such type of cases .
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Change the foot wear .
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Dr. Jatin Dhirawani
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15 yrs exp
Jabalpur
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 heel cups in shoes . Calf stretching exercises before getting up from bed.
Next Steps
Xray Ankle - lateral view , S. Uric Acid
Health Tips
Do not walk barefoot . Wear Doctors Chappal at Home
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