I'm 53 year old male, 5ft 5inch tall. On my right foot finger next to small finger has been swollen for 11 months (no injury), 3 months ago left foot small finger got swollen without injury, then whole toe swelled. Back of left foot also has been swollen for 14-16 months. It's the part behind foot, where heel connect to leg. Perhaps called tendinitis. Can not put on shoes anymore since last summer. I desperately need help.

Dr. Akshay Kumar SaxenaOrthopedist13yrs exp

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Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. Actually I would like to examine you to see whether there is any s/s of inflammation like skin redness, local warmth of skin, pain, swelling etc? also can you send me a clinical picture pointing towards the site of pain & inflammation? have you got any investigations like blood tests done to r/o out any inflammatory/infectious pathology especially if there is no h/o any injury. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. You can also discuss your case and treatment plans with me in a greater detail in a private consultation.  

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