Should I go to the doctor for Achilles tendon pain?

Should I go to the doctor for Achilles tendon pain?

If you experience persistent pain around the Achilles tendon, call your doctor. Seek immediate medical attention if the pain or disability is severe. You may have a torn (ruptured) Achilles tendon.

How do I get my Achilles tendon to stop hurting?

Achilles Tendon Injury Treatment

1. Rest your leg.
2. Ice it.
3. Compress your leg.
4. Raise (elevate) your leg.
5. Take anti-inflammatory painkillers.
6. Use a heel lift.
7. Practice stretching and strengthening exercises as recommended by your doctor, physical therapist, or other health care provider.

How can I tell if I tore my Achilles tendon?

Symptoms

1. The feeling of having been kicked in the calf.
2. Pain, possibly severe, and swelling near the heel.
3. An inability to bend the foot downward or “push off” the injured leg when walking.
4. An inability to stand on the toes on the injured leg.
5. A popping or snapping sound when the injury occurs.

How do I know if my Achilles tendon is torn?

Pain, possibly severe, and swelling near the heel. An inability to bend the foot downward or “push off” the injured leg when walking. An inability to stand on the toes on the injured leg. A popping or snapping sound when the injury occurs.

What is Achilles tendonitis?

About Achilles tendon including symptoms, prevention and treatment. The Achilles tendon is a combined tendon of the two muscles in the calf, the larger muscle being Gastrocnemius and smaller muscle being Soleus. This tendon is the strongest tendon in the body, it can still become overloaded or suffer from overuse resulting in pain and discomfort.

What happens when the Achilles tendon is torn?

The Achilles tendon is the large tendon at the back of the ankle which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone (see Figure 1). When the Achilles tendon is ruptured (torn) the connection between the calf muscles and the heel is lost resulting in loss of movement and strength.

How can I prevent Achilles tendon pain when working out?

If every day working is causing you Achilles pain you may wish to consider wearing a shoe with a small heel or a small heel raise in your shoe to reduce the stretch the tendon is experiencing. This alone will not resolve pain and must be done in conjunction with the stretching exercise.

How do I know if my achilles tendon is overloaded?

As the tendon becomes overloaded it often becomes thicker in the middle of the tendon just above (approx 5 cm above) where the Achilles tendon inserts in to the heel bone. It will feel tight and sore first thing in the morning or when starting exercise.