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What Is The Cause For Heal Pain Noticed While Walking?

I have mild discomfort in my left heal and Achilles area. This occurred when I was walking barefoot on a tile floor. I felt a crunching sensation and then a brief sharp pain. I've had mild and occasional moderate pain since then. This discomfort occurs when walking and sitting. Its not debilitating but always there.
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Welcome to HCM.
The pain can occur either due to plantar fascitis (inflamation of a tendon) OR some calcaneal spur. Both require local rest in the form of wearing appropriate soft chappal/shoe with soft sole & sometimes local steroid if pain is not relieved by simple remedies. For pain relief & to reduce inflammation, you can take OTC painkiller (like ibuprofen/diclofenac). If pain persists beyond 48 hours after starting pain killer, kindly consult orthopedician.
Wish you good health.
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What Is The Cause For Heal Pain Noticed While Walking?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. The pain can occur either due to plantar fascitis (inflamation of a tendon) OR some calcaneal spur. Both require local rest in the form of wearing appropriate soft chappal/shoe with soft sole & sometimes local steroid if pain is not relieved by simple remedies. For pain relief & to reduce inflammation, you can take OTC painkiller (like ibuprofen/diclofenac). If pain persists beyond 48 hours after starting pain killer, kindly consult orthopedician. Wish you good health.