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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).There are two large muscles in the calf, the gastrocnemius, and soleus. ... |
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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 sk...
Causes
There are two large muscles in the calf, the gastrocnemius, and soleus. These muscles generate the power for pushing...
Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam and look for tenderness along the tendon and for pain in the area of the tend...
Treatments
Treatment usually involves:IceNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofenRestPhysical...
Complications
Achilles tendinitis may make you more likely to have an Achilles rupture. This condition usually causes a sharp pain,...
Prevention
Prevention is very important in this disease. Maintaining strength and flexibility in the muscles of the calf will h...
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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