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Plantar Fasciitis

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Definition

Plantar fasciitis is irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot.

Symptoms

The most common complaint is pain in the bottom of the heel. It is usually worst in the morning and may improve throughout the day. By the end of the day the pain may be replaced by a dull aching that improves with rest.

Most people complain of increased heel pain after walking for a long period of time.

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