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What Causes Chronic Heel Pain That Radiates To Ankles?

I have chronic heel pain and it radiates into my ankles. At times the stiffness is so bad that I can hardly walk. I am a sonographer and am on my feet all day. We are an active family and it is interfering with my exercise etc... I tried the herbal remedy of turmeric.
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain pain and stiffness in heals that radiates to ankle can be due to a number of causes, out of which the common causes are Planter Fascitis,Heel Bursitis, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome,Achilles Tendonosis, Arthritis, heel spurs etc..
I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician or Podiatrist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical examination along with palpation and also advise investigations like x ray, MRI, blood test etc to rule out the exact cause of the pain and treat you accordigly..

You can be advised to take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Naproxen, muscle relaxants like Chlorzoxasone, warm or cool compresses depending upon the cause..
Application of steroid ointments, analgesic ointments can be advised..
Wear a soft padded footwear..
You can also be advised Orthotic devices and night splints for relief..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Chronic Heel Pain That Radiates To Ankles?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain pain and stiffness in heals that radiates to ankle can be due to a number of causes, out of which the common causes are Planter Fascitis,Heel Bursitis, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome,Achilles Tendonosis, Arthritis, heel spurs etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician or Podiatrist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical examination along with palpation and also advise investigations like x ray, MRI, blood test etc to rule out the exact cause of the pain and treat you accordigly.. You can be advised to take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Naproxen, muscle relaxants like Chlorzoxasone, warm or cool compresses depending upon the cause.. Application of steroid ointments, analgesic ointments can be advised.. Wear a soft padded footwear.. You can also be advised Orthotic devices and night splints for relief.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.