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My mother is 56 years old and seems to have developed pain in heels and ankles and this intensifies when she tries getting up after sitting or lying down for a while. What could this be?
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hello, The typical pain which occurs in the heel or feet especially on getting up in the morning and walking a few steps can be due to tendinitis of the heel cord, bursitis insertional tendinitis,plantar fascitis . Each of these have different treatment modalities. Please consult an Orthopaedic surgeon to identify and treat
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