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Heel Pain

The 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. General treatment guidelines are as follows:

The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) suggests shoe inserts, medications, and stretching as a first line of therapy for heel pain. One study found that 95% of women who used an insert and did simple stretching exercises for the Achilles tendon a...

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My knee hurts, do I have arthritis?

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...leading to pain beneath the patella Ø Bursitis Ø Infection Ø ... Read more »

Introducing Dr. Michael Makover

By Michael Makover , Health Expert

...others affect many other parts of the body as well. Bursitis, tendonitis and some kinds of bone... Read more »

Your osteoarthritis diagnosed and managed

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...Frequent mimics of osteoarthritis include trochanteric bursitis, sciatica and inflammation of... Read more »

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Foot Pain: Toe Pain

...problems or neurological damagePatients who do not have the flexibility or eyesight to use them properlyBursitis of the ToeBursitis is an inflammation of the fluid filled sacs that protect the toe... Read more »

Foot Pain: Introduction

...insole (cut quarter-size hole surrounding painful area). Possible night splints. Orthotics if necessary.Bursitis of the heelCenter of the heel.Pain, with warmth and swelling. Increases during the... Read more »

Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms

...adolescence and adulthood. In addition, patients may experience:Delayed puberty (in young teenagers)Severe joint painProgressive anemiaLeg soresGum diseaseSickle Cell CrisisThe hallmark of sickle... Read more »

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No treatment cures systemic lupus erythematosus, but many therapies can suppress symptoms and relieve discomfort. Treatment of SLE varies depending on the extent and severity of the... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Highlights

New Lyme Disease GuidelinesIn 2006, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released updated guidelines on the prevention, clinical evaluation, and treatment of Lyme disease and... Read more »

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