Achilles Tendinitis Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition


Achilles Tendinitis Definition
Common names:
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Albert's Disease
  • Ankle Tendinitis
  • Heel Tendinitis
  • Heel Tendonitis
  • Tendinitis Achilles
  • Tendinitis Heel
  • Tendinitis of the Achilles
  • Tendinitis of the Heel
  • Tendonitis of the Achilles
  • Tendonitis of the Heel
What is Achilles tendinitis?
A person with Achilles tendinitis has inflammation of the tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel. Achilles tendinitis is usually due to strenuous exercise, and causes ankle or heel pain. Images

What are the symptoms of Achilles tendinitis?
Symptoms of Achilles tendinitis include heel pain that worsens after walking, running, jumping, or climbing. Other features include tenderness overlying the Achilles tendon, as well as slight redness and swelling. Images

How does the doctor treat Achilles tendinitis?
Achilles tendinitis is usually treated with rest, crutches, cold compresses, splinting, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain.

About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Feb 15, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2009 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
Achilles Tendinitis References: