Do I Have Achilles Tendinitis?

Do you have a pain in the middle of the Achilles tendon?

Do you have a pain at the back of your heel at the lower part of the Achilles tendon?

Do you feel pain and stiffness along the Achilles tendon in the morning?

Do you feel pain along the tendon or back of the heel that worsens with activity?

Do you have a severe pain along the Achilles tendon, the day after exercising?

Do you have a pain above your heel, especially when you stretch your ankle or stand on your toes?

Do you have swelling along the Achilles tendon or at the back of your heel?

Do you have swelling that is present all the time and gets worse throughout the day with activity?

Do you have thickening or enlargement of the Achilles tendon?

Do you have bony spurs (a tiny pointed outgrowth of bone) at the lower part of the tendon at the back of your heel?

Do you have limited range of motion in your ankle, especially a decreased ability to flex your foot?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have Achilles tendinitis. The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects the upper calf muscle to the back of the heel bone. An injury of this tendon is called Achilles tendinitis. Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that usually occurs due to irritation or an inflammation of the Achilles tendon. People use Achilles tendon when they walk, run, jump, climb stairs and stand on their tiptoes. This condition becomes more common with age. Middle-aged men who play sports only on the weekends are more prone to this condition.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have Achilles tendinitis. Achilles tendinitis is a medical condition that refers to an inflammation of the Achilles tendon. Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body that runs down the back of your lower leg. Achilles tendinitis is a condition associated with overuse or degenerative processes in the Achilles tendon. There are two types of Achilles tendinitis: non insertional tendinitis, which affects the middle portion of the tendon, and insertional tendinitis, which involves the lower portion of the heel. Diagnosing is based on physical examination, X-rays, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have Achilles tendinitis. Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which connects your calf muscle to your heel bone. This condition is usually associated with repetitive stress to the Achilles tendon. It is common in people who have recently increased the intensity of their workout, who run on slanted surfaces, or in people with flatfoot or high-arched feet. Mild cases of Achilles tendinitis may be treated with self-care measures, although it may take several months for the symptoms to go away. Other treatment options include medication, physical therapy and surgery.