I have a developed an acute pain in the heel of my left foot. It feels as if I have broken something, although i haven t (as far as I know!). I can barely put any pressure on that heel without excruciating pain. It is as if someone hit my heel with a hammer. YYYY@YYYY
Hi Thanks for your query and Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. Although there can be many causes for Heel pain like spurs, facial inflammation, infection, trauma etc. but normally Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause especially if there is no history of any injury or any s/s of inflammation or infection like swelling, skin redness etc. This kind of pain is usually due to inflammation of your heel fascia. It is chronic pain which get aggravated especially when you walk more and is better with rest. Treatment modalities are aimed at relieving inflammation of the fascia, like ice packs, physical therapy, footwear modification and anti-inflammatory therapy. If there is no H/O any injury, then start with