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Heel pain is a common complaint that has many causes. Heel pain may result from inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot. This is called plantar fasciitis.

The plantar (foot) fascia (connective tissue) stretches under the skin across the arch of the foot from the heel to the base of the toes. When this tissue is torn, overused,or improperly stretched, it can become inflamed (fasciitis). Soreness, tenderness, and pain result. Persons who are overweight, female, or older than 40 years or who spendlong hours on their feet are especially at risk of developing plantar fasciitis. Athletes, especially joggers and runners, may develop plantar fasciitis.

Sometimes plantar fasciitis can be associated with heel spurs. These spurs are outgrowths of bone on the calcaneus (heel bone). They are sometimes painful and may occasionally require surgical treatment. The September 17,2003, issue of JAMA includes an article . . . [Full Text of this Article]

SYMPTOMS OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Janet M. Torpy, MD, Writer; Cassio Lynm, MA, Illustrator; Richard M. Glass, MD, Editor

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