Heel Pain
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Tomohiro Hamahata

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)

Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.

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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023

About the symptom

Heel pain describes a painful sensation over the back part of the foot, behind the arch and below the ankle. The pain may be pressing, sharp, burining or dull in nature.

Possible causes

  • Ankylosing spondylitis

    Ankylosing spondylitis is an arthritis type characterized by long-term inflammation of the joints in your spine. Although the cause is unknown, certain genetic factors are believed to be involved.

Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

  • Do you have heel pain?

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Is the affected area red?

  • Is the affected area swollen?

  • Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?

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References

  • Tu P. Heel Pain: Diagnosis and Management. Am Fam Physician. 2018 Jan 15;97(2):86-93. PMID: 29365222.

    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/0115/p86.html

  • Heel pain

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/foot-pain/heel-pain/

Reviewed By:

Tomohiro Hamahata

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)

Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.

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