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Achilles tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel). |
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Symptoms
Symptoms usually include pain in the heel when walking or running. The tendon is usually painful to touch and the ski...
Causes
There are two large muscles in the calf, the gastrocnemius, and soleus. These muscles generate the power for pushing ...
Tests
On physical exam, a doctor will look for tenderness along the tendon and for pain in the area of the tendon when the ...
Treatments
Treatment for Achilles tendonitis is usually non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibupr...
Complications
The worst complication is tearing of the tendon. This occurs because the inflamed tendon is abnormal and weak and con...
Prevention
Prevention is very important in this disease. Maintaining strength and flexibility in the muscles of the calf will he...
Doctor Specialties
If you have pain in the heel around the Achilles tendon that is worse with activity, contact your health care provide...
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