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What Causes A Lump Under The Achilles Tendon?

I have a lump on or under my left achilles tendon. I first found it in April 2010. Since then it seems to come and go. I've never had pain until the last 2 weeks and it is painful upon initially getting up and walking but at times I have absolutely no discomfort. It does not interfere with exercise, I use an elliptical the last couple months and if anyting it feels better after use,

I worry that its serious but I need to be able to walk for my profession.

Any thoughts?

PS Iam female and 50 and a bit overweight but very active
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
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Hi,Dear,Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query to HCM Virtual Clinic.
-I studied your query in depth.I understood your concerns.
-In my opinion-you may be suffering from-Retro-Calcaneal Bursitis or /Achilles Tendonitis with bursitis .
From the facts given from your query,I feel you should avoid elliptical trainer machine-as in the long run-this may worsten the achilles tendon-retro-calcaneal-bursitis.
-Still to remove the worry-MRI in saggital plane would guide whether to continue elliptical or not.
-For this you should consult a Sports Doctor-as you need to walk for your earnings.
-Hope this would help you to discuss with your doctor on your visit.
Wellcome to HCM again for any more queries.Have a Good day.
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What Causes A Lump Under The Achilles Tendon?

Hi,Dear,Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query to HCM Virtual Clinic. -I studied your query in depth.I understood your concerns. -In my opinion-you may be suffering from-Retro-Calcaneal Bursitis or /Achilles Tendonitis with bursitis . From the facts given from your query,I feel you should avoid elliptical trainer machine-as in the long run-this may worsten the achilles tendon-retro-calcaneal-bursitis. -Still to remove the worry-MRI in saggital plane would guide whether to continue elliptical or not. -For this you should consult a Sports Doctor-as you need to walk for your earnings. -Hope this would help you to discuss with your doctor on your visit. Wellcome to HCM again for any more queries.Have a Good day.