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Achilles tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel.
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Achilles Tendon RuptureYour Achilles tendon is a large band of tissue in the back of your ankle. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone.
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If you keep pushing your muscles, damage to the tendons adds up and tendonitis develops. Pain and swelling may limit your activities. But with your doctor’s help, tendonitis can be controlled.
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Treating Tendonitis of the FootYour doctor’s first concern is to reduce your symptoms. Using ice and heat, taking medications, and limiting activity help control pain and swelling.
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