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Suggest Remedy For Pain At The Back Of My Left Heel

I am having pain at the back of my left heel (not on the bottom). I partially tore my achilles tendon 16 months ago. I did not have surgery but wore a cast for a few weeks and then a walking boot for several months and was finally able to walk and function without pain. A couple of weeks ago the back side of my heel began bothering me. To the touch it feels bruised and hurts when I first begin walking . Could this be a result from the tear I experienced? Should I take an anti-inflammatory? What do you suggest.
posted on Fri, 12 Dec 2014
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
From the symptoms , your problem seems to be due inflammation/ re rupture of the tendon Achilles
- You can take anti inflammatory drugs, along with use of special shoes which hold your heals up - this allows healing/ take rest.
- In case there is no relief, you need to visit your doctor for further management-like local cortisone injection/ repeat surgery with reinforcement of the tendon with other tendons.
Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Pain At The Back Of My Left Heel

Hi, I understand your concern. From the symptoms , your problem seems to be due inflammation/ re rupture of the tendon Achilles - You can take anti inflammatory drugs, along with use of special shoes which hold your heals up - this allows healing/ take rest. - In case there is no relief, you need to visit your doctor for further management-like local cortisone injection/ repeat surgery with reinforcement of the tendon with other tendons. Thanks.