Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment in Hyderabad
Relieve plantar fasciitis and heel pain with expert care from Dr. B Harsha Vardhana Reddy at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Book a consultation!
Overview
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot. Dr. B Harsha Vardhana Reddy provides comprehensive foot and ankle care at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad.
Common signs
Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment in Hyderabad
Sharp heel pain
Especially with first steps in morning
Pain after prolonged standing
Increases after long periods on feet
Pain after exercise
Not usually during exercise
Tenderness on bottom of heel
At the origin of plantar fascia
Stiffness in the morning
Eases with walking
Why it happens
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment in Hyderabad
Tight calf muscles and Achilles tendon
Obesity or sudden weight gain
Long periods of standing or walking
High-impact activities (running, jumping)
Flat feet or high arches
Improper footwear
How we diagnose
Diagnosis methods
Physical Examination
Point tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle
X-rays
May show heel spur (not the cause of pain)
Ultrasound
Shows thickened plantar fascia
MRI
If diagnosis uncertain or planning PRP injection
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long does plantar fasciitis last?
Does the heel spur cause the pain?
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Don't let Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment in Hyderabad slow you down.
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