Heel pain in left leg

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Sir my mother aged 54 yrs is experiencing heel pain ( last end of feet) in left leg since 2 weeks. It generally happens when she goes fir a morning walk or stands while cooking. What home remedies should she use for relief ???

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Dr. Pranav Mahajan

Orthopedic surgeon 15 yrs exp Indore

This type of pain is associated with local inflammation of soft tissue in base of heel, a condition called plantar fasciitis.

Next Steps

She can start using soft sole footwear (Doctors sole or Silicon Heel Cushion), start alternate hot and cold fomentation of heel region, start ankle movement exercises specially before placing foot in ground before walking, take analgesic with anti inflammatory medicine. She can also start physiotherapy..

Health Tips

Avoid placing the foot down without footwear, avoid walking or standing on hard surface for a long time..

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Dr. D. Shrinivas Orthopedist 22 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. D. Shrinivas

Orthopedist 22 yrs exp Mumbai

Use soft slippers all the time. Avoid climbing stairs or standing for long time. Put a pillow under the affected leg while sleeping.