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Suggest Treatment For Severe Heel Pain
My 12 year old boy has pain in the heel of both feet. The pain started last night and has persisted throughout the day. He is unable to fall asleep because the pain is intense. We gave him tylenols for pain and it hasn t helped. He placed his feet in hot salt water and there was temporary relief. He tried icing but the pain persisted. Short of taking him to the hospital tonight is there anything I can do at home to help ease the pain. He was not injured and is active pl;aying basketball in a league 3x per week.
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
I believe he has got calcanial spur problem where the heel starts painting mainly after wait bearing or some times even at rest. Here he has to take rest for next few days. And can take pain killer when ever needed. I must say you have done right thing by doing hot and cold pack use. And can just suggest to do it more multiple time.
One Thing make sure if he is deeming his leg in hot water then ask him to keep leg in floating position and feet should not be kept down completely so that hot water van also touch the feet. Which will give some more better pain relief.
Take care.
One Thing make sure if he is deeming his leg in hot water then ask him to keep leg in floating position and feet should not be kept down completely so that hot water van also touch the feet. Which will give some more better pain relief.
Take care.
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