What you may notice
- Pain under the heel or along the arch of the foot.
- Pain that is worse when you first walk after sleeping or resting, or that changes with walking, standing or running.
At an appointment
David will ask where the pain is, when it started and whether your activity or footwear has changed. An examination may include your foot, ankle and the way you move. He will discuss what seems likely and whether another clinician should assess it.
What happens next
Depending on the findings, David may discuss changes to walking or running, footwear and movement. If the symptoms suggest another cause, he will explain whether GP or podiatry advice is needed.
When to seek medical help
Contact your GP if the pain is severe, getting worse, keeps returning or has not improved after two weeks of self-care. The HSE also advises GP review if you have tingling or loss of feeling in the foot, or if you have diabetes.
Sources
These sources inform the general symptom information above. They cannot diagnose an individual problem.