I am feeling a persistent pain on the heel of the left foot for quite some time making it quite difficult to walk. I take regular medicine namely Lorvas SR and Concor AM5 to treat hypertension and keeping the BP under check. Please provide any remedial suggestion.

Dr. Nash KamdinGeneral Physician28yrs exp

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Dear Lybrateuser, - Get x-ray of the left foot done to rule out any bony growth (calcaneal spur) - wear shoes with soft insole or padding inside - dip foot in warm water for 10-15 min twice a day - take a pain relief tablet 2-3 times a day if pain is more - consult an orthopedician if not much relief.  

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist21yrs exp

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Get treated with Ultrasonic therapy which would directly heal the calcaneal spur (inflammation of the calcaneum bone) which causes the heel pain in majority of the cases. Along with ultrasonic therapy, shortwave diathermy also can be given. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the Plantar Fascitis weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. You shall do contrast bath to relieve this pain. Contrast bath is nothing but keeping in one tub hot water (bearable heat) and in another tub cold water Ask your father to apply ice in the painful area which would definitely help to greater extent. If still the pain persists then it is better to keep TENS stimulation at one of the nearby physiotherapy clinics.  

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