Symptoms of Achilles tendinitis

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Achilles tendinitis refers to inflammation of Achilles tendon. Generally speaking, Achilles tendinitis is caused by too much pressure on calf gastrocnemius and Achilles tendon during exercise, such as running. In addition, sudden increase of exercise intensity and frequency will also cause Achilles tendinitis. What are the symptoms of tendinitis? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of Achilles tendinitis

The pain, soreness, tenderness and stiffness above or inside the heel will become more serious after the activity. It may occur in any area of the Achilles tendon. The pain usually occurs in the morning or during the rest period after strenuous exercise.

There will be strong pain or tenderness when two segments of tendon are squeezed. Walking, especially climbing mountains and going upstairs, will feel Achilles tendon pain. When the disease worsens, the skin at the Achilles tendon becomes red and hot, the tendon will swell, and nodules appear in the lesion area.

Achilles tendon is a large tendon located behind the ankle joint, which connects the muscles behind the leg to the calcaneus. It is an indispensable tool for human walking, running, climbing and other sports. Overuse due to various reasons can lead to chronic injury of Achilles tendon fibers, such as overload exercise, frequent running on hard ground such as highway, mountain climbing, etc., which can cause Achilles tendinitis. About 11% of patients suffer from Achilles tendinitis due to sports injury such as running. The Achilles tendon often heals slowly due to insufficient blood supply.

matters needing attention

1. Rest, do not do strenuous exercise. 2. Severe pain can be protected by plaster fixation, taking non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 3. Mild can wear high shoes (high heels), relax Achilles tendon tension. 4. Local massage, hot compress, external Chinese medicine treatment have certain effect, the most important is to rely on their own repair. 5. Severe cases require surgery.