It is possible to suspect the presence of the disease if there is inflammation on the sole of the foot, redness, tingling and warmth. While sharp pain in the heel, especially on waking, is a clear sign that a medical check-up is needed.
It is the health specialist who is qualified to diagnose plantar fasciitis. He or she arrives at this conclusion by palpation and review of the patient’s medical history. But the most accurate means of diagnosis are radiological examinations.