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The side of my heel hurts to touch what could that be?

By Anonymous September 15, 2018 - 6:34am
 
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Hello, Anon. Thank you for posting.

Heel pain can have many possible causes. Although heel pain sometimes is caused by a systemic (body-wide) illness, such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout, it usually is a local condition that affects only the foot. Some common causes of heel pain include:

Plantar Fascitis
Heel bursitis
Inflammation of the heel pad
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

More detailed information in the resource below. Copy paste the link:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181453.php

It's best to see your doctor or foot specialist if the pain persists. Treatment will depend on the cause.

Helena

September 15, 2018 - 7:23am
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