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Health Encyclopedia: Achilles Tendinitis
Tendinitis of the heel
Treatment
Treatment for Achilles tendonitis is usually non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, rest, ice, and physical therapy. In addition, you should limit any activities that make the symptoms worse.
Occasionally, a cast, brace, or boot may be used to keep the heel still and allow the swelling to go down.
If these treatments fail to improve symptoms, surgery may be needed to remove inflam...
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Health Guide
Heel pain
...Do you have any swelling or redness of your heel? Have you had a fall or have you twisted your foot recently? Are you a runner? How far do you run? How often do you run? On what type of... Read more »Foot pain
Pain - foot Home Care Apply ice to reduce pain and swelling. Do this just after an activity that aggravates your pain. Elevate your... Read more »Foot Pain: Heel Pain
Heel PainThe heel is the largest bone in the foot. Heel pain is the most common foot problem and affects 2 million Americans every year. It can occur in the front, back, or bottom of the heel.... Read more »Foot Pain: Arch Pain
...passage behind the inner ankle bone down to the heel. It can cause pain anywhere along the bottom of the foot. It is often associated with diabetes, back pain, or arthritis. It may also be caused... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Surgery
...false joint of scar tissue is created. This procedure is used most often in treating arthritis of the foot.Osteotomy. If only a certain section (the medial compartment) of the knee is damaged and... Read more »Images
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