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What Does Pain In The Heels And Calves Indicate?
I tore my Achilles tendon about 10 years ago, wore boot and flex sock and it healed. Having problems now heel pain, cannot but heel down on floor and pain goes to back of calf also. Very painful when I gent out of bed and continues all day has been bothering me about 2 weeks now am at point not sure what is going on. I am a 70 yr old woman.
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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It is possible that you may have spur/plantar fasciitis. This refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia which is tissue under the foot. There are stretching and strengthening exercises online that may help combined with reducing the stress on the foot (reduce prolonged standing and walking) and medications. Medications such as Ibuprofen or Cataflam or Naproxen would be helpful. I hope this helps.
Hopefully this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
It is possible that you may have spur/plantar fasciitis. This refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia which is tissue under the foot. There are stretching and strengthening exercises online that may help combined with reducing the stress on the foot (reduce prolonged standing and walking) and medications. Medications such as Ibuprofen or Cataflam or Naproxen would be helpful. I hope this helps.
Hopefully this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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