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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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Expert & Community Posts

My shoulder hurts...is it osteoarthritis?

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...tear can feel very similar to biceps tendonitis, bursitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, and... Read more »

Finding the Source of Chronic Pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...speak. For example, we inject a painful shoulder bursitis with cortisone, or we replace a... Read more »

Your osteoarthritis diagnosed and managed

By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

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

My knee hurts, do I have arthritis?

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

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

Celebrex and COX-2 Inhibitors vs. Anti-Inflammatories

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...the patient should be using a stomach-protecting drug such as Protonix or Nexium. As you... Read more »

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Health Guide

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 »

ADHD: Highlights

Drug ApprovalIn 2006, Daytrana was approved as the first skin patch medication for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Daytrana contains methylphenidate, the same... Read more »

Depression: Highlights

...risk for children and adolescents.In May 2006, the manufacturer of paroxetine (Paxil) warned that the drug may increase suicidal behavior risk in adults ages 18 30.Postpartum DepressionFirst-time... Read more »

Headaches: Cluster: Highlights

FDA Warning: Serotonin SyndromeIn 2006, the FDA issued a warning against using triptan drugs and certain antidepressant medications at the same time. Combining a triptan with a selective... Read more »

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