Plantar fasciitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia

Plantar fasciitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia.

Which causes pain in the heel and sole of the foot. It is usually caused by wearing high heels or exercising with more weight than normal on the feet. Plantar fasciitis requires prompt treatment before it becomes chronic and causes suffering in daily life.

Causes of bruising

  • Being obese or overweight can put a lot of pressure on the soles of your feet when walking, which can lead to inflammation of the plantar fascia.
  • Standing for long periods of time causes the plantar fascia to bear more weight than normal.
  • Overuse of the soles and heels, such as running too hard, running on hard surfaces, increasing walking distance, etc. 
  • Wearing shoes that are not suitable for your feet, such as wearing high heels, wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight, wearing shoes with insoles that are too thick or too thin. 
  • Symptoms of diseases such as Achilles tendonitis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
  • Structural factors such as flat feet or excessive arching of the feet

Symptoms of plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is characterized by pain and soreness in the heel area. In the early stages, it may be caused by walking or standing for a long time. However, as the symptoms become more severe, the heel will feel pain all the time, starting from the first 2-3 steps of walking each day. However, the pain or symptoms are usually the worst after finishing an activity. Normally, the pain is only on one side, but plantar fasciitis can occur on both feet. 

People at risk of developing bruises

  • Elderly people, as the plantar fascia is less flexible
  • People who are obese cause the plantar fascia to absorb more impact.
  • Women are more likely to experience this than men because the fat in the heels is thinner, and the tendons, muscles of the calves and soles are not as strong as in men.
  • People with abnormally high or flat feet
  • People who regularly wear shoes with hard or thin soles
  • Runners or athletes who have to use their feet for long periods of time

Diagnosis of secondary bruising

The doctor will ask about your สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที medical history, perform a basic physical examination, and ask about your symptoms and daily activities to diagnose the cause. In addition to plantar fasciitis, pain in the heel or sole of the foot can be caused by other things, such as a bruised heel bone or pinched nerves in the sole of the foot. In some patients, an additional X-ray may be done to find out if there are any abnormalities in the structure of the foot bones. 

Treatment of plantar fasciitis

  • Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Anti-inflammatory injections are not a popular method and are only used for patients with severe symptoms. It takes a long time to fully recover, which carries a risk of recurrence.
  • Shock Wave Therapy is a treatment that stimulates the plantar fascia to encourage blood vessels to repair itself. The results of the treatment are similar to those of surgery.
  • Surgery involves partial surgery of the plantar fascia and removal of the calcium deposits on the heel bone.

Prevention of secondary bruising

  • Avoid wearing high heels and walking barefoot.
  • Choose shoes that fit your feet and have soft soles that are not too thin or hard.