Painful Heel

[cupotee2]

Any advice on what might be the cause of a very painful heel. Its my OH who is having trouble putting it to the ground plus he says its very painful even in bed. It started about a week ago but is much worse rather than getting better.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[Buenchico]

This has come up dozens of times on AB.

Plantar fasciitis:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heel-pain/causes/

[Buenchico]

PS: In case you didn't spot it, the information you really need can be found via the 'Treatment' link, in the blue box on that page.

[cupotee2]

Thank you very much Buenchico. I knew someone would direct put me in the right direction.

I didn't know about the blue box..Many thanks

[DTCwordfan]

if not plantar, gout?

[Sqad]

10 to 1 Plantar fasciitis.
1,000 to 1 on Gout.
Take Ibuprofen 400mgms when necessary up to every 4 hours.
If no better after ten days then see you GP.

[cupotee2]

Thank you DTCwordfan and squad. It seems to be getting worse rather and better but he has a GP appointment for Monday so will mention it then.

[woofgang]

crocs! original croslite ugly crocs. Fixed my plantar fascitis and IIRC RATTER's too.

[ummmm]

Can I ask...is it constant pain or more painful after you've been sitting for a while?

[ummmm]

After sitting down and then get up to walk...

[Biccylova]

I think this is is known as policemans heel, if it is there is no quick cure, my oh had it on and off for 18 months, sorry.