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By Mayo Clinic staffIf you experience pain around your Achilles tendon that worsens with activity, call your doctor for an evaluation and to discuss treatment options.
See your doctor if you experience persistent pain near the back of your heel in the area of your Achilles tendon, and especially if the pain doesn't markedly improve within one to two weeks despite self-care measures. See your doctor immediately if you experience signs or symptoms of an Achilles tendon rupture.