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I have heel pain if I walk without shoes. Why?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a patient of hyperthyroidism. Initially, my weight was 114 pounds. After taking medicine for one and half years, I got recovered. But my weight got increased up to 160 pounds. I am having heel pain. By using sports shoes, I can able to walk and do exercise. But without using shoes, I face difficulty in walking. After waking up in the morning, I have difficulty while walking. Please help me.
Answered by Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal

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Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal is an Orthopedician and Traumatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He is skilled in managing fractures, joint dislocations, ligament and tendon injuries, sports-related trauma, and degenerative bone and joint conditions. Dr. Bashyal has expertise in both surgical and non-surgical interventions, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma care. His practice emphasizes patient-centered management, rehabilitation planning, and restoring mobility and function for optimal quality of life.

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Hi,

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You have weight gain and heel pain. You have mentioned that you have hyperthyroidism and after taking medication, you got recovered. Patients having hyperthyroidism can tend to go into hypothyroidism. Since you had hyperthyroidism and after taking medication, your level has decreased and it has gone below normal. In hypothyroidism, there is weight gain. You fail to lose weight even after doing exercise and reducing calories. Heel pain can occur due to various causes. Low levels of thyroid hormones can cause nerve damage and it results in neuropathy. It is characterized by tingling and numbness in extremities. A painful foot condition called plantar fasciitis can also cause it. It causes edema on the foot around the nerves. I suggest you do an X-ray of the foot to see for any bony spur. Kindly do TFT (thyroid function test). Use a silicon heel pad in your shoe to support your heel and it reduces friction.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am attaching the reports.

Answered by Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal

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DO

Professional Bio:

Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal is an Orthopedician and Traumatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He is skilled in managing fractures, joint dislocations, ligament and tendon injuries, sports-related trauma, and degenerative bone and joint conditions. Dr. Bashyal has expertise in both surgical and non-surgical interventions, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma care. His practice emphasizes patient-centered management, rehabilitation planning, and restoring mobility and function for optimal quality of life.

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Hi,

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On looking at the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is low and it is a sign of hypothyroidism. I suggest you consult an endocrinologist for it. You can take tablet Tapentadol 50 mg twice daily after food for two weeks.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Can I continue doing walking and exercise with this condition?

Answered by Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal

Education:

DO

Professional Bio:

Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal is an Orthopedician and Traumatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He is skilled in managing fractures, joint dislocations, ligament and tendon injuries, sports-related trauma, and degenerative bone and joint conditions. Dr. Bashyal has expertise in both surgical and non-surgical interventions, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma care. His practice emphasizes patient-centered management, rehabilitation planning, and restoring mobility and function for optimal quality of life.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, you can walk with proper shoe support and use a silicon heel pad in the shoe while walking.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for helping me a lot.

Answered by Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal

Education:

DO

Professional Bio:

Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal is an Orthopedician and Traumatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He is skilled in managing fractures, joint dislocations, ligament and tendon injuries, sports-related trauma, and degenerative bone and joint conditions. Dr. Bashyal has expertise in both surgical and non-surgical interventions, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma care. His practice emphasizes patient-centered management, rehabilitation planning, and restoring mobility and function for optimal quality of life.

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Hi,

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You are always welcome.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At June 12, 2020
Reviewed At August 22, 2023

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal is an Orthopedician and Traumatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He is skilled in managing fractures, joint dislocations, ligament and tendon injuries, sports-related trauma, and degenerative bone and joint conditions. Dr. Bashyal has expertise in both surgical and non-surgical interventions, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma care. His practice emphasizes patient-centered management, rehabilitation planning, and restoring mobility and function for optimal quality of life.

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Education:

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Santosh Kumar Bashyal is an Orthopedician and Traumatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He is skilled in managing fractures, joint dislocations, ligament and tendon injuries, sports-related trauma, and degenerative bone and joint conditions. Dr. Bashyal has expertise in both surgical and non-surgical interventions, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma care. His practice emphasizes patient-centered management, rehabilitation planning, and restoring mobility and function for optimal quality of life.

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