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Causes
By Mayo Clinic staffCommon causes of heel pain include:
- Achilles tendinitis
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Bone bruise
- Bone cyst
- Bone spurs
- Bursitis
- Fracture
- Gout
- Heel pad wear and tear
- Neuroma
- Osteomyelitis
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Pinched nerve
- Plantar fasciitis
- Problems with your gait
- 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
- Sheon RP, et al. Plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel and sole pain. http//www.uptodate.come/home/index.html. Accessed April 14, 2010.
- Aldridge T. Diagnosing heel pain in adults. American Family Physician. 2004;70:332.
- Heel pain. American Podiatric Medical Association. http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/GeneralFootHealthBrochures/HeelPain.aspx. Accessed April 14, 2010.
- Heel pain. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00159. Accessed April 14, 2010.
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