Suggest Treatment For Heel Pain Caused By Plantar Fasciitis

Posted on Wed, 17 May 2017

Question: I have point tenderness on the lateral aspect of the heel distal to the ankle and about 4 cm infront of the achillies tendon. Feels like maybe a tendonitis of some kind. Does not hurt when I walk but more at rest and to touch. Any ideas? I do walk about 1-3 miles a day. Pain circumference the size of a dime.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Plantar fascitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

You issue plantar fascitis.

User MCR footwear and silicone footwear inserts for the heel.

Perform Calf muscle and plantar fascia stretching exercises. Exercise to keep fit and prevent obesity.

Take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days and Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day before meals for 5 days.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

the pain is not on the sole or planter aspect of the heel but on the lateral side of the foot near but not at the sole, below the ankle closer to the achillies. I just want to clarify that it is not on the planter aspect or sole of the foot. Still treat it the same? New shoes with orthotics basically? With NSAIDS as necessary?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answers

Detailed Answer:
Yes, the Plantar fascia is attached to the Calcaneal tuberosity and can cause pain in that region.

Treatment remains the same.

Shoes with silicone heel pads needed.

Plantar fascia and calf muscle stretching exercises required.

NSAIDs are useful for pain management and are not compulsory.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj