Heel Pain
Heel pain may be caused by a disorder of the heel bone, of the sole of the foot (in the heel region), by an Achilles’ tendon disorder, or several other causes. Traumatic causes include a minor skin injury (e.g
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Causes
Heel Skin Conditions: Causes of heel pain from the surface of the heel (usually the sole) include:
- Minor skin injury
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