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What are reasons for heel pain?
I am having very bad heel pain especially at night. The pain is like poking needles in bones. I usually do foot massage for relief and it feels good.But want to know if anything major could happen which I should be worry about.
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-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-ie foot and ankles.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta Yoga Simplified).
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8RpRrv05g&t=9s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYhFcmo0Mw&t=52s
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of 6 medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Reduce your weight
Avoid prolonged standing
See a local doctor
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Two reasons to get heel pain.1.plantar fasciitis,2.calcaneal spurs. No need to worry for this as very good treatment options available. Consult me through app for further information and treatment.
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If the pain is there maximum when you get up from sleep or rest, the most common cause is plantar fasciitis
It is suggestive now to wear soft footwear for the pain even at home whenever you are standing
Don’t be bare feet
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You can do warm water fomentation by taking some warm water in a tub and soaking your feet two times a day
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If the pain increases then you may need some medicines and exercises
If you cannot step outside the house you can do video consultation with an orthopaedic Doctor like me and get your issue sorted
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