MamasHealth.com Home Foot and Leg Conditions Achilles Tendonitis Achilles Tendon Rupture Ankle Sprain Arch Pain Athlete's Foot Blisters Bunion Burning Feet Calluses Charcot Foot Clubfoot Corn Cracked Heels Diabetes Feet Flat Feet Foot Care Tips Foot Warts Fungus Nail Hagland's Deformity Hallus Rigidus Hammer Toe Heel Pain Heel Spurs Ingrown Toenail Mallet Toe Metatarsalgia Morton's Neuroma Morton's Toe Orthotics Pedicure Infections Plantar Fasciitis Sesamoiditis Sever's Disease Shin Splints Swollen Feet Tarsal Tunnel Varicose Veins Links Email Mama Workplace fatalities Foot Massager iJoy Foot Massager Kneading Foot Massager Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	What is Achilles tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel. Achilles tendonitis is also called tendonitis of the heel. What Causes Achilles tendonitis? Inflammation of the tendon can be caused by overuse, trauma, arthritis, and infection. The most common cause is overuse. Tendonitis is common walkers, runners, and athletes who do a lot of jumping and running. Arthritislocated around the heel can cause Achilles tendonitis. This occurs because when extra bony growths develop around joints, the tendon can become inflamed and painful. Symptoms of Achilles tendonitis? Some of the most common symptoms of Achilles tendonitis are: Severe pain in the heel when walking or running Swelling Warm tendon How is Achilles tendonitis Diagnosed? Your doctor will give you a physical examination, and maybe x-rays and an MRI to determine if you have Achilles tendonitis. Treatment Options for Achilles tendonitis? The most common treatments are: pain medication, anti-inflammatory medication (aspirin, ibuprofen) and physical therapy. In severe cases, surgery may be needed. Complications of Achilles tendonitis? Sometimes complications will occur. The worst complication is tearing of the tendon. This occurs because the inflamed tendon is abnormal and weak and continued activity can cause it to rupture. If tearing occurs, surgical repair is necessary. Can Achilles tendonitis be prevented? Yes. Prevention is very important in this disease. Maintaining strength and flexibility in the muscles of the calf will help reduce the risk of tendonitis. Stretching your muscles before activity will also help.	Featured Book
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