What is heel bursitis?.. ===================== Such conditions affect your ability to move your foot or ankle. Therapeutic solutions such as physical therapy or surgery can be effective in relieving heel bursitis. slow. There is a type of bursa on the back of the wrist near the heel bone (calcaneus) and it is located in the space between the heel bone and the Achilles tendon, which is called a retrocalcaneal bursa. Bursitis occurs when the bursa becomes irritated and leads to pain.... Heel bursitis leads to foot and heel pain. Who does heel bursitis affect? Most of the time, people who use the ankle excessively and without standard conditions, are affected by this disease. Sudden increase in the amount of walking, running or jumping causes heel bursitis.. for this reason, it is recommended to use suitable shoes when doing sports.. Wearing tight shoes contributes to heel bursitis... In addition, such people also get this disease: - Haagland deformity - articular rheumatism - Psoriatic arthritis - reactive arthritis - false gout - Gout - infection This type of bursitis is a common complication and occurs mostly in athletes who run. It also affects athletes who frequently move their feet and ankles. This disease can be painful.... However, if you have heel bursitis, it becomes difficult for you to perform certain movements... movements such as walking, running and jumping are accompanied by pain. What are the symptoms of heel bursitis? Its symptoms include the following: - Pain and swelling inside or behind the heel - sensitivity - increased pain when standing on the toes - feeling of heat when touching the heel and around it - change in the color of the skin around the heel Related content: Heel pain after waking up What is the cause of heel bursitis?... Many reasons play a role in causing this disease, which are as follows: - standing, walking, running or jumping a lot - increasing the intensity of activities or exercises - Not doing correct stretching exercises - wearing tight shoes - infection How to diagnose heel bursitis? When you go to a pain specialist because of heel pain, the doctor will ask you the following questions: - Are you standing a lot? - What sport do you do? - What kind of shoes do you wear? - Have you ever had a history of heel bursitis? During the physical examination, the following are checked: - Inflation - Sensitive and painful area - Range of foot movement - standing on toes If the doctor suspects a bacterial infection, symptoms such as chills and body temperature will be checked. With a syringe, some liquid is removed from the heel bursa (bursa aspiration)... the removed liquid is tested for the presence of bacteria. ### X-rays During this procedure, a detailed image of your heel bone will be shown.. In addition, radiography is also necessary to observe any abnormality in the heel bone. Abnormalities may affect the way the leg moves. Having an abnormality or disorder increases the risk of heel bursitis ### MRI With this method, you can find out if the cause of heel pain is something other than heel bursitis, such as Achilles tendonitis. How is heel bursitis treated? The treatment considered for this disease depends on the cause of the pain... Possible treatment solutions are as follows: ### Orthosis Orthotics are heel wedges that create a proper form for walking and also reduce foot irritation and help treat heel bursitis. ### Physiotherapy Achilles tendon stretching exercises reduce the pressure caused by the heel bursa.... Calf stretching exercises, finger stretching to the wall and heel stretching provide relief.... Leg, ankle and foot exercises strengthen the Achilles tendon and the area around it... These types of exercises reduce the pressure on the bursa... Read more: Cause and treatment of upper leg arch ### Corticosteroids In rare cases, the doctor will inject corticosteroids into the heel to reduce inflammation. ### Surgery Rarely, patients need surgery... However, if your pain does not improve within six to twelve months, you may eventually need foot surgery... During surgery, the affected bursa is removed (a bursectomy). ### Antibiotics If the infection has caused bursitis, the doctor will prescribe oral antibiotics for you. How to reduce the pain caused by heel bursitis? With these solutions, you can relieve the pain and inflammation caused by heel bursitis: ### rest with feet You should stop any activity that causes pain or worsens the condition.. for example, activities such as walking, running, jumping, etc. ### Use of ice Wrap an ice pack around a towel, place it on the heel or ankle for 20 minutes three to four times a day. ### Use of appropriate shoes You should not use tight shoes or hard heels.... You should get shoes with a suitable arch so that there is no pressure on your heels. ### Medicines Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs relieve pain and inflammation caused by heel bursitis.... Despite the fact that such drugs are over-the-counter, it is better to consult a pain specialist before using them.