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Should I See Orthopedist Or Podiatrist For Ankle And Heel Pain?

I am having ankle/heel pain. It is not constant. I have tried NSAIDS with no relief. Pain is not constant. It is not worse when I first awaken and bear weight on it. I do not recall a fall or injury. Should I be seen by an orthopedist or a podiatrist? What suggestions do you have? Thank you for your assistance. P
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
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hi,

thank-you for providing the brief history of you.

As you have pain in ankle and heel, you can meet either of one an ortho or a podiatrist. Both can be helpful to you. As this pain in the ankle and heel looks due to calcaneal spur and an x-ray might help to understand the pathology.

Treatment will be with using heel silicon pads and also physical therapy. Cortisone might be the taken into later stages of the pain and inflammation does not improve.

Usually with heel pads and physical therapy pain and inflammation improves.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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Should I See Orthopedist Or Podiatrist For Ankle And Heel Pain?

hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you have pain in ankle and heel, you can meet either of one an ortho or a podiatrist. Both can be helpful to you. As this pain in the ankle and heel looks due to calcaneal spur and an x-ray might help to understand the pathology. Treatment will be with using heel silicon pads and also physical therapy. Cortisone might be the taken into later stages of the pain and inflammation does not improve. Usually with heel pads and physical therapy pain and inflammation improves. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel