Heel Swelling: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Heel Swelling

(or after) sports or physical activity Abnormal tightness through the back of the legs down to the heel Swelling at the back of the heel Pain that is reduced with rest and [performpodiatry.co.nz]

Adequate rest relieves pressure on the heel bone reducing swelling and tenderness. [ypo.education]

This can cause: Heel pain Swelling Walking problems Sever's disease risk factors Both males and females can get Sever's disease. [upmc.com]

Heelspur

The cause of pain is plantar fasciitis, bone swelling with or without a heel spur, nerve impingement or all of the above. [sydneyfootsurgery.com.au]

Other symptoms of heel spurs include: Heel swelling Warmth in the heel Visible bony protrusion In some cases, pain and swelling can travel from your heel into the arch of [oneoakmedical.com]

The inflammation causes a protrusion of bone from the heel bone to develop. A heel spur causes the foot and heel to swell and become painful. [livestrong.com]

Calcaneus Fracture

The commonly seen signs and symptoms of calcaneal fractures are Pain in the heel Swelling in the heel Bruises in the heel Inability to walk or bear weight on the foot The [michaelgreasermd.com]

Traumatic fractures can include the following signs and symptoms: A sudden onset of heel pain and inability to put weight on the injured foot. Swelling in the heel area. [feetfixer.com]

Swelling in the heel area. When diagnosing a calcaneal fracture, Dr. Radovic will ask how the foot was injured, then examine the foot and ankle. [feetfixer.com]

Achilles Tendinitis

Symptoms of Achilles tendinitis Pain anywhere along the tendon, but most often on or close to the heel. [mydr.com.au]

When Achilles tendinitis occurs a patient may experience pain along the tendon or heel, and swelling. [brbj.com]

Swelling of the skin over the tendon, associated with warmth, redness and tenderness. Pain on rising up on the toes and pain with pushing off on the toes. [mydr.com.au]

Heel Bursitis

Throbbing under the heel. Swelling may be identified as a discernible lump under the heel. This is the swollen calcaneal bursa itself. [sportspodiatry.co.uk]

* pain, swelling, tenderness, redness, and/or warmth at either the bottom of the heel or top of the heel * depending on the degree of swelling, pain may be a dull ache or [sinewtherapeutics.com]

The pain is usually on the back of the heel and swelling appears on lateral or medial side of the tendon. References [ edit ] ^ Fauci, Anthony (2010). [en.wikipedia.org]

Fasciitis

A pad of fat covers the tissue and helps your heels to absorb shock put on your feet. Damage to the plantar fascia can cause heel swelling and pain. [familydoctor.org]

Medicines may be given to decrease swelling and pain. Steroids may be injected into your heel to decrease swelling and pain. [drugs.com]

Put an ice pack on the heel and foot to help reduce pain and swelling. Taking pain medicines. [fairview.org]

Plantar Fasciitis

A pad of fat covers the tissue and helps your heels to absorb shock put on your feet. Damage to the plantar fascia can cause heel swelling and pain. [familydoctor.org]

Medicines may be given to decrease swelling and pain. Steroids may be injected into your heel to decrease swelling and pain. [drugs.com]

Symptoms of plantar fasciitis Pain and swelling are the main symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Pain may be worse in the morning or when you put pressure on your heel. [familydoctor.org]

Enthesitis

You also might notice swelling around those areas. [webmd.com]

The doctor will give you a physical exam, check for swelling, and to see if the area hurts when compressed. They’ll ask if the pain gets better after you exercise. [webmd.com]

Enthesitis Symptoms Common spots for enthesitis to happen are around your heel, knee, hip, toe, elbow, backbone, and the bottom of your foot. [webmd.com]

Achilles Tendon Rupture

When the Achilles tendon ruptures you will experience severe pain in the back of your leg above your heel, swelling, stiffness, and difficulty to stand on tiptoe and push [orthotree.com]

heel Trouble walking normally Supports A cast or walking boot can support the ankle and limit movement so the tendons can begin the healing process. [tria.com]

This will help decrease swelling and pain. Prop your heel on pillows or blankets to keep it elevated comfortably. [drugs.com]

Tendon Rupture

When the Achilles tendon ruptures you will experience severe pain in the back of your leg above your heel, swelling, stiffness, and difficulty to stand on tiptoe and push [orthotree.com]

Swelling near your heel Inability to push off from ball of foot Inability to walk on affected leg Diagnosis Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. [uvahealth.com]

This will help decrease swelling and pain. Prop your heel on pillows or blankets to keep it elevated comfortably. [drugs.com]

Adenocarcinoma of the Colon

[…] bone Swelling. [southerncross.co.nz]

[…] is pain and swelling in the backside of your heel when you walk or run. [healthline.com]

Achilles tendonitis occurs when the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles in the lower leg to the heel bone, becomes inflamed causing pain and swelling symptoms [southerncross.co.nz]

Plantaris Tendon Tear

Other symptoms include: intense pain in the heel or arch while walking or at rest, a painful lump in the arch of the foot or heel with swelling or bruising, hearing or feeling [runnersworld.com]

[…] near the heel An inability to bend the foot downward or "push off" the injured leg when walking An inability to stand on the toes on the injured leg A popping or snapping [mayoclinic.org]

Upon examination a gap may be felt just above the heel unless swelling has filled the gap and the Simmonds' test (aka Thompson test) will be positive; squeezing the calf muscles [en.wikipedia.org]

Bursitis

Some symptoms may include pain or swelling in the back of the heel, calf pain when running or walking, pain when leaning back on the heel and redness. [towsonortho.com]

Often, there is limping, pain in the heel, or stiffness in the ankle. Wearing shoes may become painful. The back of the heel may swell and appear red and warm. [encyclopedia.com]

Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursitis (Heel) is the swelling of the subcutaneous calcaneal bursa located just below the retrocalcaneal bursa on the back of the heel. [towsonortho.com]

Reiter Syndrome with Arthropathy

Reactive arthritis can have any or all of these features: Pain and swelling of certain joints, often the knees and/or ankles Swelling and pain at the heels Extensive swelling [rheumatology.org]

Reactive Arthritis

Chronic heel pain Swelling of a lone finger or toe Spine and low back pain Pain or burning when you urinate Eye infections/blurry vision/red eyes Sores or rashes on your [everydayhealth.com]

[…] reactive arthritis include: Joint pain, which can be just one joint or throughout your body Severe pain in ankles, knee, and toe joints Tendinitis, especially behind the heel [everydayhealth.com]

Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum

[…] bone Swelling. [southerncross.co.nz]

[…] is pain and swelling in the backside of your heel when you walk or run. [healthline.com]

Achilles tendonitis occurs when the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles in the lower leg to the heel bone, becomes inflamed causing pain and swelling symptoms [southerncross.co.nz]

Enthesitis-Related Arthritis

[…] bottom of your foot, especially noticible when moving Swelling in the heel, knee, hip, toe, elbow, backbone, and the bottom of your foot [autoimmuneregistry.org]

The symptoms of ERA include pain with swelling, observed more commonly at fingers, toes and heels that look more like sausages due to inflammation at entheses. [findarthritistreatment.com]

You also might notice swelling around those areas. [webmd.com]

Spondylitis

It can also cause swelling, limited motion in these areas, and in some cases, fusing of the spine. [stanfordhealthcare.org]

For example, an adult may have iritis, heel pain (enthesitis), and knee swelling, WITHOUT back pain, psoriasis, a recent infection, or intestinal symptoms. [spondylitis.org]

It can cause pain and stiffness in the low back, middle back, buttocks, and neck, and sometimes in other areas like the hips, chest wall, or heels. [stanfordhealthcare.org]

Foot Deformity

When this occurs, one may feel burning in the back or bottom portion of the heel, swelling, and an enlargement of the bone. [podiatrycarespecialists.com]

The symptoms may include: a bony bump on the back of your heel severe pain in the area where your Achilles tendon attaches to your heel swelling in the bursa, which is the [healthline.com]

A Haglund’s deformity may be seen more in the high arch foot type or someone with a tight heel cord. [podiatrycarespecialists.com]

Syndactyly of Toes

• Swelling • Rest • Icing • Stretching • Physical therapy • Heel lifts • Custom foot orthotics • Soft casting Stress fracture • Pain • Swelling • Immobilization • Surgery [utahfootdoctors.com]

• Custom foot orthotics Ankle/Foot fracture • Pain in the area of fracture • Protruding bone • Casting • Rehabilitation Ankle sprain • Pain • Swelling • Bruising • Immobilization [utahfootdoctors.com]

Sever's disease • Pain with side-to-side pressure of the heel • Pain with activity • Pain with soccer or baseball cleats • Heel pain • Rest • Ice • Shoe change Toe-Walkers [utahfootdoctors.com]

Enteropathic Arthritis

[…] and/or tenderness, especially at the heel (eg, enthesitis) Skin - Look for pyoderma gangrenosum (ulcerative colitis [UC]) and erythema nodosum (Crohn disease [CD]) Eyes - [rheumatology-center.eu]

For example, an adult may have iritis, heel pain (enthesitis), and knee swelling, WITHOUT back pain, psoriasis, a recent infection, or intestinal symptoms. [crohnsandcolitis.ca]

Pain in the back of the heel (at the Achilles tendon) is also common. [hss.edu]

Axial Spondyloarthritis

For example, an adult may have iritis, heel pain (enthesitis), and knee swelling, WITHOUT back pain, psoriasis, a recent infection, or intestinal symptoms. [spondylitis.org]

[…] of joints Sausage-like appearance of fingers or toes Heel pain Skin and nail changes of psoriasis Episodes of eye inflammation (uveitis) Many patients with spondyloarthritis [brighamandwomens.org]

Other symptoms might include: • Pain or arthritis in other joints, such as the hips or shoulders • Pain or swelling in other parts of the body, such as the elbows, heels, [rheumatologistbhopal.com]

Freiberg Disease

[…] shoes makes condition worse; - localized swelling and limitation of motion in MP joint; - Radiologic Findings: - initially the epiphysis becomes sclerotic; - early in disease [wheelessonline.com]

It’s usually worse if high heels are worn, with pain under the ball of the foot. Often there is chronic (long term) discomfort in the foot. [fortiusclinic.com]

Wearing high-heeled shoes makes it worse. There may also be localised swelling and stiffness in the metatarsophalangeal joint. A limp may be visible. [patient.info]

Tendinitis

The tears are small and cause the heel and leg to swell. Active, younger people are susceptible to this type of tendinitis. [reboundmd.com]

You may also need to make changes in your footwear, such as: Using a brace, boot or cast to keep the heel and tendon still and allow the swelling to go down Placing heel lifts [medlineplus.gov]

Heel Wedge A heel wedge insert in the shoe can minimize stress on the Achilles tendon. [rothmanortho.com]

Ligament Sprain

See Common Running Injuries: Pain in the Ankle or Back of the Heel Swelling, redness, and inflammation that is localized to the site of the strain. [sports-health.com]

There is pain and swelling in the back of the ankle (heel pain), over the Achilles tendon area, or the inability to push the toes down (forward-like pressing a gas pedal). [emedicinehealth.com]

There is pain or swelling into the upper part of the lower leg just below the knee or swelling of the calf muscle. [emedicinehealth.com]

Circinate Balanitis of Reiter Syndrome

Moreover, imaging is not necessary in the setting of clinically obvious manifestations, such as dactylitis or heel swelling from Achilles enthesitis. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

Symptoms - Reiter's Syndrome * Early symptoms of an initial infection Flu-like symptoms Fever Vomiting Gastrointestinal symptoms Diarrhea * Arthritis Joint pain Joint swelling [checkorphan.org]

- typically there will be asymmetry of the affected joints; - spine: - sacroiliitis & spondylitis may occur; - enthesopathy: - pain in the heels or at sites of tendon or [wheelessonline.com]

Psoriatic Arthritis

[…] pain Swelling on the back of your leg above your heel Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment usually involves treating both the skin condition and the joint inflammation [uclahealth.org]

Pain and swelling at the back of the heel. Eye inflammation (less frequent). What is the cause of psoriatic arthritis? At present the exact cause is not known. [arthritisireland.ie]

Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include: Joint pain and swelling that may come and go. Joints may also be red and warm. Tenderness in the heel and bottom of the foot. [niams.nih.gov]

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

The small cystic swelling, which moved when the big toe was flexed, was located just below his medial malleolus. [cmaj.ca]

Bone outgrowth at the back of the heel bone (Haglund’s exostosis) Pain at the back of the heel bone, often also some swelling. [3d-vcn.nl]

Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tunnel swells, compressing the tibial nerve and causing pain, burning, and tingling occur along the inside of the ankle, heel, arch, [medstargeorgetown.org]

Pes Planus

Some other subtle signs of problem can include: “Achy” or painful feet, especially around the heels Swelling in the inside bottom of the feet Increased difficulty standing [theshoesforme.com]

However, those with more severe cases of flat feet may experience symptoms such as: Feet tiring out easily Aches or pains in the areas of the arches or heels Foot swelling [cck-law.com]

Symptoms include pain and swelling along the heel and arch and as with other types of flat foot you will notice the heel of the affected foot tilts outwards. [clinic-hq.co.uk]

Palindromic Rheumatism

The soft tissues - are also involved with the swelling of the periarticular tissues, especially heel pads and the finger pads. [arthritis.co.za]

The soft tissues are involved with swelling of the periarticular tissues, especially heel pads and finger pads. Nodules may be found in the subcutaneous tissues. [en.wikipedia.org]

Constitutionally, the patient may or may not have a fever, and swelling of the joints. [arthritis.co.za]