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What Causes Pain On The Right Heel?

I ve been having some pain in my right heel area. Not the bottom of my foot, but rather the outside area around my heel. Sometimes, the first steps I take when getting up in the morning, are painful only in my right foot. It s almost like the tendons are tight and it hurts when my foot flexes. Any idea? I ve refrained from wearing shoes with heels and just wearing tennis shoes. some days it s better than others.
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
I think that your symptoms are related to plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition in which a band of tissue in the sole of the foot becomes inflamed, leading to severe heel pain.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Use an ice pack to reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain.
-Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
-Rest your feet by staying off of them as much as possible for a few days when your heels are aching.
-Exercise your feet.
-Adjust your shoes with inserts that raise the heel and support the arch of your foot.
-Avoid walking on uneven walking surfaces.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Causes Pain On The Right Heel?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. I think that your symptoms are related to plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition in which a band of tissue in the sole of the foot becomes inflamed, leading to severe heel pain. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Use an ice pack to reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain. -Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. -Rest your feet by staying off of them as much as possible for a few days when your heels are aching. -Exercise your feet. -Adjust your shoes with inserts that raise the heel and support the arch of your foot. -Avoid walking on uneven walking surfaces. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!