The heel of my foot hurts. If you press the pad of the heel, its gives off a sharp and pinching like pain.
2007-03-27 07:43:02 · 11 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Im not overweight for sarcastic answerers.
2007-03-27 08:21:25 · update #1
Most people will think that it is a heel spur but more than likely it is plantar fasciitis:
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=144&topcategory=Foot
2007-03-27 07:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you jog or run or even walk on hard ground (concrete) without shoes that can absorb the impact, you can inflame the tissue band connecting the heel bone to the base of the toes. This would cause the sharp pain you describe under your heel. What you need for this is rest, and it should go away on its own. But invest in a good pair of running shoes if you often run, or even batter, try to make sure you run on earth or sand, rather than on roads or concrete paths.
2007-03-27 14:53:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I spent many years working in Orthopaedics & I'll lay money on it being a spur. The description you give rules out for me other conditions such as plantar fasciitis. The sharp pain you describe is classic of a spur. A quick referral from your GP will get it sorted - it's not a major problem but not likely to resolve on its own. Hope you soon get over it.
2007-03-27 16:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends if you're chubby, because you put all the weight down on the heel because that's where you first step down. Pr you might just have a piece of glass or something in there, if you do you may want to get it out fast because that can give you an infection. You should see a doctor if it starts to hurt more.
2007-03-27 14:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by Coolio 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
this was goin to be my next question, i cant believe someone else has got the same thing, my right heel hurts even when i sit down and put my feet up, as far as i know ive done nothing to it, there is no visible sign of anything, it hurts from the minute i get out of bed, if you find the answer let me know please
2007-03-27 15:10:59 · answer #5 · answered by mark n fordman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a spur on your heel. It`s a small piece of bone that has chipped away from your heel bone. Go see your doctor.
2007-03-27 15:34:01 · answer #6 · answered by JoJo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you wear high heels regularly? It might be bruising from that, have you done alot of exercise eg, running? If its really bad see the doc.xx
2007-03-27 14:49:25 · answer #7 · answered by herbal ashtray 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could have a spur.
Here is a good explanation of what can cause the pain:
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=235&topcategory=Foot
2007-03-27 14:52:00 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ G ♥ 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Gout or Trench foot
2007-03-27 14:54:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
could be tarsall tunnel syndrom, you get in your feet. its just like carpal tunnel you get in your hands
2007-03-29 20:40:07 · answer #10 · answered by angelblossom1963 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋