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What Causes Severe Pain In The Heel?
I have extreme pain in my left heel when I get up in the morning. It reduces a little when I walk at home. It again starts paining severely when I go for walking. At home if I sit for some time and then get up the pain again starts. This has been there for more than a month. Any permanent remedy for this heel pain.
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
Hello,
I received your message and read it carefully.
I would like to know if you have experienced any trauma of left foot or heel?
It looks like the pain starts or aggravates when you have a kind of strong activity of feet such as walking or when you start walking after resting.
It can be caused by any neurological problem, arthritis or infection.
If you also notice swelling, stiffness, fever and other unusual symptom, should see your doctor for immediate evaluation.
Otherwise, take care of your heel by resting and stretching regularly. You can use painkillers like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Wear supportive shoes and you can use supportive devices as well.
Avoid wearing uncomfortable/high heel shoes.
Try to ice your heel three times a day for 15-20 minutes in the case of swelling.
If the symptom of pain persists, please see a doctor for evaluation. If just pain, it has a greater chance to be a neurological trouble. A podiatrist will help you with your case.
Hope it helped
Dr.Albana
I received your message and read it carefully.
I would like to know if you have experienced any trauma of left foot or heel?
It looks like the pain starts or aggravates when you have a kind of strong activity of feet such as walking or when you start walking after resting.
It can be caused by any neurological problem, arthritis or infection.
If you also notice swelling, stiffness, fever and other unusual symptom, should see your doctor for immediate evaluation.
Otherwise, take care of your heel by resting and stretching regularly. You can use painkillers like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Wear supportive shoes and you can use supportive devices as well.
Avoid wearing uncomfortable/high heel shoes.
Try to ice your heel three times a day for 15-20 minutes in the case of swelling.
If the symptom of pain persists, please see a doctor for evaluation. If just pain, it has a greater chance to be a neurological trouble. A podiatrist will help you with your case.
Hope it helped
Dr.Albana
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