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[|Human|] I have chronic heel pain and it radiates into my ankles. At times the stiffness is so bad that I can hardly walk. I am a sonographer and am on my feet all day. We are an active family and it is interfering with my exercise etc... I tried the herbal remedy of turmeric.
[|AI|]  Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint pain and stiffness in heals that radiates to ankle can be due to a number of causes, out of which the common causes are Planter Fasciitis, Heel Bursitis, Tarsal Tunnel Syn Chat Doctor. . I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedic or Podiatrist and get evaluated, and he can do a clinical examination along with palpation and also advise investigations like x-ray, MRI, blood test etc. to rule out the exact cause of the pain and treat you accordingly. You can be advised to take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Naproxen, muscle relaxants like Chlorzoxasone, warm or cool compresses depending upon the cause. Application of steroid ointments, analgesic ointments can be advised. Wear a soft padded footwear. You can also be advised Orthotic devices and night splints for relief. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards.