How to Identify Achilles Tendinitis
Be aware of your risk for Achilles tendinitis.. Identify potential symptoms.. Feel for swelling or other irregularities on your Achilles tendon.
Steps
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Be aware of your risk for Achilles tendinitis.
Be aware of your risk for Achilles tendinitis.
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Identify potential symptoms.
Identify potential symptoms.
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Feel for swelling or other irregularities on your Achilles tendon.
Feel for swelling or other irregularities on your Achilles tendon.
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Observe pain and mobility problems.
Observe pain and mobility problems.
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See your doctor.
See your doctor.
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Examine the symptoms with your doctor.
Examine the symptoms with your doctor.
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Get tests and a diagnosis.
Get tests and a diagnosis.
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Be X-rayed or have an MRI.
Be X-rayed or have an MRI.
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Get treatment.
Get treatment.
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Rest your Achilles tendon and heel area.
Rest your Achilles tendon and heel area.
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Apply ice to the affected area.
Apply ice to the affected area.
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Take pain medication.
Take pain medication.
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Consider other treatments.
Consider other treatments.
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