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Pain in heels every morning
Hi , My mother is experiencing pain in her foot heels every morning for first 10 minutes. Pain goes away as she walks for 5-10 minutes.
I suspect some muscle/vein issue?
Is physiotherapy the only and right treatment?
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Plantar fascitis
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Heel insoles and footwear modification
No bear foot walking
Ice application
Antiinflammatory medicine
Get uric acid levels checked if pain not responding
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Your mother seems to be suffering from plantar fascitis, physiotherapy is one modality that helps in this condition, its not the only thing. you should consult an orthopedician
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
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