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What Causes Pain From The Heel To The Calf?
I am wondering if the pain and swelling along the tendon from the heel and calf on one leg could be tendonitis. I don t run or do extreme sports. It is swollen and painful enough to wake me up at night and make it difficult to wear certain shoes. I am a woman and 64 years old. I enjoy hiking and do PIlates twice a week. If this is tendonitis, what kid of treatment should I try?
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
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Thanks for posting on HCM
The pain you describe could be cause by the following medical conditions:
-Tendinitis
-Soft tissue infection
-Osteoarthritis
-Stress/strain
-Others
I will suggest you take a pain/anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen, use a topical pain gel like voltarene and rest well.If the pain persist, you may see your Doctor for examination and objective management.
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
Thanks for posting on HCM
The pain you describe could be cause by the following medical conditions:
-Tendinitis
-Soft tissue infection
-Osteoarthritis
-Stress/strain
-Others
I will suggest you take a pain/anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen, use a topical pain gel like voltarene and rest well.If the pain persist, you may see your Doctor for examination and objective management.
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
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