I am a 67 year old male having undergone Angioplasty with one stent four years ago. I do brisk walking for an hour every morning for the last 25 years. Ten days ago due to pain in the left heel I have stopped my walks. There is no pain in the sole when pressed but there is a bump at the end of the tendon around which when pressed the pain is more. The pain is there whole day and increases when I take a walk. Please advise.
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You seem to be suffering from Achilles tendinitis. Risk factors for Achilles tendinitis are as follows. 1. Advanced age and Male sex. 2. Obesity 3. Sudden excessive activities like running or jumping. 4. Wearing shoes without proper heel support during work out. 5.Patients with high blood pressure or psoriasis are at higher risk. 6. Flat arch foot predisposes to achilles tendinitis. Management : 1. Rest to the foot for 2 days. 2. Apply ice pack for 10 minutes 3 to 4 times a day. 3. Apply compression bandage to reduce swelling. 4. Keep feet elevated at night time by placing pillow underneath. 5. Take analgesics like paracetamol or Ibuprofen round the clock for 2 days relief 6. Once pain is relieved you can start stretching exercises of calf muscles. 7. Use a shoe insert or wedge to relieve stress on tendon. 8. If pain is persistent and severe please consult .
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Do hot fomentations and calf stretching exercise. And keep equal balance on both legs. If it work then ok otherwise physiotherapy treatment for 10 days must.
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