Pediatric heel pain: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Heel pain is a common occurrence among children especially during their early growing years. However it is more of a warning sign rather than a disease, indicative of an underlying disorder.
How can heel pain be detected?
The pain manifests as a dull throbbing in the heel generally at the back. Most children may not notice the pain at first but as it increases will cause a slight limp while walking. If you find your child walking on the toes it could be because of pain in the heel. Also a child with discomfort in the heel region would find it difficult to participate in activities like sports.
Difference between Pediatric and Adult Heel Pain
The condition is observed among
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