Posted on October 9, 2007 in Latest News
Heel pain is the one of the most common childhood complaints and generally children of age group 8-14 years are affected. Symptoms of childhood heel pain are – walking on the toes, limping, pain in the heel bottom or back of the heel, and trouble participating in sports activities.
Causes and Treatment for Bursitis Heel Pain:
There could be a number of reasons for heel pain but the main cause of this heel pain is considered to be Calcaneal Apophysitis disorder and it requires proper attention. For diagnosing the reason, podiatric surgeon might ask for your family and medical history. There are many treatment options which would be selected by the surgeon depending upon the severity of the pain and results of diagnosis.
Here is the list of treatment options which may help in treating mild heel pain.
- The doctor may ask the child to stop or reduce the activities that are causing pain till he is relieved from the situation.
- Temporary inserts in the shoes may be useful in softening the shock on the heel while walking, standing or running.
- Doctor may even prescribe some anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs to reduce the pain and inflammation.
- Physical therapy or stretching may also support healing the inflamed tissue of the heel.
- Sometimes the child may also have to use crutches to avoid weight pressure from the affected foot.
- Sometimes ankle surgeon may also suggest some orthotic devices to uphold the foot properly.
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