Heel And Foot Pain When You Wake Up?
Good Morning Doctor, I am 53 years old, my right heel and ankle hurt when I wake up or sit for a long time, I have experienced this for +- 1 month, please advise and prescribe medicine to recover from this affliction. thx Doctor..
1 Answer:
Hi Mr. Moh. The condition you are experiencing in general can be caused
1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Osteoarthritis
3. Gout which usually attacks when you wake up and generally on the big toe
4. Presence of previous trauma
5. Osteomyelitis
Consult with your doctor about your condition for treatment and further information. Physical examination can be helpful whereas other additional tests such as blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs can help depending on the doctor's suspicions. To determine gout yourself, you need to do a uric acid test because the pain you are experiencing has the possibility of several other causes. What you can do is
1. Consume a balanced nutritional diet and increase the consumption of water
2. Take regular breaks and manage stress
3. Avoid alcohol and cigarettes
Specific treatment depends on the underlying cause. Hopefully helpful, and thank you. Regards, Dr Alyssa
