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Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the bundle of ligaments at the bottom of the foot. It is the most common cause of chronic heel pain, occurring in either or both feet.
Definition
Plantar fasciitis is the medical name for an inflammation of the ligaments along the arch of the foot, a.k.a. the plantar fascii. The plantar fascii connect the heel bone to the toes. When the ligaments become strained or stressed, they swell and cause pain and discomfort along the bottom of the foot, especially near the heel.
Symptoms
Pain from plantar fasciitis can feel either sharp or burning. It can occur on the bottom of the foot near the heel, or encompass the entire arch of the foot. One of the telltale symptoms of plantar fasciitis is severe pain in the heels upon getting out of bed in the morning, or upon standing any time after a long rest. This is because the ligaments of the feet tighten up and need to be stretched out. The pain may lessen after a few minutes or hours, or it may continue throughout the day.
Causes
Some people are more susceptible than others to plantar fasciitis. If you have high arches or flat feet, or if you spend a lot of time on your feet, you may be more at risk. Overweight people are also more at risk, as are pregnant women. Plantar fasciitis is a common sports injury, especially for runners.
Diagnosis
The doctor will do a physical examination of your foot, paying particular attention to any tender areas. An X-ray may be taken to rule out other possible causes of heel pain, such as heel spurs or stress fractures.
Treatment
Depending on the severity of the pain, your doctor may recommend one or more of several different types of treatement. A high dose of ibuprofin or naproxen, taken daily, will reduce the swelling and allow the ligaments to heal. Ice will also lessen the swelling temporarily and provide some pain relief. Sometimes, a single shot of corticosteroid in the heel will provide immediate relief. New shoes and/or orthotic inserts, either over the counter of custom-made, will support the foot in the correct position. Your doctor may also recommend splints to be worn at night. Usually, it will take several weeks to months for plantar fasciitis to heal completely. However, with care and attention, the conservative treatment methods described here will take care of the problem entirely.
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When the bottom of your feet become inflamed it makes it unbarred able to walk. Definition: Plantar
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