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Pain And Swelling In Foot With Morning Stiffness. Is It Due To Stress Fracture?
pain in my foot below my ankle, near the arch that started a week ago. Feels very tender, swelling, and by the end of the day from standing and walking, the pain is excruciating and there is redness. Have had about a year of morning stiffness in the same ankle, that usually subsides once I am moving about. This pain now does not go away, only worsens throughout the day. I can press on the spot and it provides momentary relief. Someone suggested plantar faciitis, or stress fracture. I am type 2 diabetic, but don't feel this is related to that.
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Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for writing to us,
I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your symptoms there is possibility of calcaneal spur aliong with plantar fasciitis.
It is advisable to wear low heel shoe to maintain centre of gravity of whole body.
You may need x ray heel to see bony overgrowth.
Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist.
Use soft insole in shoes.
Take calcium supplement with vit D.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Thanks for writing to us,
I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your symptoms there is possibility of calcaneal spur aliong with plantar fasciitis.
It is advisable to wear low heel shoe to maintain centre of gravity of whole body.
You may need x ray heel to see bony overgrowth.
Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist.
Use soft insole in shoes.
Take calcium supplement with vit D.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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