Developer site: The content shown here is test data.

MyEClinic
MyEClinic
Health Dictionary AI Health Chat Find an Online Doctor
A serene Zen garden with raked sand and smooth stones, symbolising clarity and calm

Health Dictionary

Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

Back to skin conditions

Achilles tendinitis history and symptoms

Introduction

Please help WikiDoc by adding content more here. It’s easy! Click here to learn about editing.

Overview

Overview

Achilles tendinitis presents with pain on gentle palpation of the tendon, soreness and stiffness in the morning, and swelling or warmth over the affected tendon.

History

History

Common Symptoms

Common Symptoms

Achilles tendinitis causes pain along the Achilles tendon and in the heel, especially when walking and running.

Symptoms may also include:

  • Pain when the tendon is touched or moved
  • Soreness and stiffness in the morning
  • Swelling and/or warmth of the skin over the tendon
  • Trouble standing on one toe
References

References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]