My left heel has been painful after walking for a while now. The right one is quite normal and a day of walking doesn't bother it, but the left heel feels hot and sore towards the end of the day. Beyond this there is no obvious damage. What is this likely to be and beyond using an elasticated tube bandage to protect my heel, which I am doing, plus cushioned insoles in my shoes; how else do I sort this problem out?
(Resting my feet entirely is not an option as I'm a chef and hence on my feet all day.)
2007-07-14 10:49:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Thank you both for your advice. I will try and make an appointment to get it checked properly but it's useful to know how I might look after it myself in the meantime. Thanks again! John/TOBERMORY. (Probably try and see poediatrist rather than doctor: it takes forever to see a doctor unless it's an emergency around here!)
2007-07-14 11:18:00 · update #1
Place an ice pack on the heel for ten minutes, several times daily. They should help take down some of the soreness. I highly recommend you see a Podiatrist who can give you professional treatment. There's always a possibility of something going on that needs medical treatment.
2007-07-14 11:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take a 20 oz water or soda bottle fill it water cap it and put it in the freezer. When it freezes you can roll your heel and foot over it and that should help with pain. Yoou can also take ibuprofen. They make heel cups you can buy at some of the larger drug stores which cushion the heel. If none of these work I would see a podiatrist and get it x-rayed to see if you have a bone spur. You can try massaging if it feels better but I would probably see your pcp or a podiatrist right now because the longer you wait the worse the pain can get to the point where you can hardly walk. Make an appt . Hope this helps
2016-05-17 21:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably to do with the tissue in your foot/pressure on it etc. the best thing to do would be to keep the weight off it as much as possible and to maybe book a massage on it to get rid of any toxins that may have built up in it that can sometimes cause the problem. Ultimately, the best thing to do would be to go to the doctor. In the meantime, bathe it in warm water while you are sitting watching Tv or something, this should help soothe it. Good Luck!
2007-07-14 11:02:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat with hot and cold and rest whenever possible. If you are already using support and cushions this could be a bony condition for which you need help. Get to see your GP when you can.
2007-07-15 08:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by Angel A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋