Other Conditions With Symptoms Similar to Plantar Fasciitis
Other conditions that can cause symptoms like those of
plantar fasciitis include:
-
Stress fracture
of the heel
bone.
-
Arthritis
.
- Circulation
problems.
- Nerve entrapment syndrome (nerve is compressed or
squeezed by other tissues or bone), such as
tarsal tunnel syndrome.
- Other overuse
injuries such as bursitis or tendinitis.
- Wearing away (atrophy) of
the heel fat pad.
-
Sciatica
, usually from a
herniated disc.
- Ruptured plantar
fascia.
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By
|
Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
|
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
|
Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery |
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Last Revised
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July 13, 2011 |
Last Revised:
July 13, 2011