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Causes
By Mayo Clinic staffCommon causes of heel pain include:
- Achilles tendinitis
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Bone tumor
- Bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Fracture
- Gout
- Heel pad wear and tear
- Heel spur
- Osteomyelitis
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Pinched nerve
- Plantar fasciitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Stress fractures
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Tendinitis
Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.
References
- Heel pain. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00159. Accessed Jan. 3, 2013.
- Thomas JL, et al. The diagnosis and treatment of heel pain: A clinical practice guideline — Revision 2010. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 2010;49:S1.
- Sheon RP, et al. Plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel and sole pain. http://www.uptodate.com/index. Accessed Jan. 3, 2013.
- Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2013:5 Books in 1. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2012. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/about.do?eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-08373-7..00002-9&isbn=978-0-323-08373-7&about=true&uniqId=343863096-23. Accessed Jan. 3, 2012.
- Wilkinson JM (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 15, 2013.
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