A swollen heel may be caused by gout, Achilles tendonitis, acute injury, Achilles tendon rupture and so on.
1. Gout:When uric acid crystals precipitate at the heel joint and its surrounding soft tissues, local nonspecific inflammation will occur, resulting in swelling, pain and other symptoms.
2. Achilles tendonitis:Repeated minor injuries over a long period of time may lead to aseptic inflammation of the heel, with the possibility of symptoms such as swelling and pain in the heel.
3. Acute injury:After strenuous activities or physical labor, it may cause acute injury to the heel area, which may cause symptoms of swelling and pain in the heel.
4. Achilles tendon rupture:It may lead to the accumulation of tendon and muscle tissues, and the same may appear as a mass, accompanied by pain, swelling, restricted movement, and a feeling of emptiness at the rupture.
In addition, impaired blood return, etc. may also cause a large mass to appear on the heel. It is recommended that people who develop a large mass in the heel go to the hospital for a timely examination to clarify the cause of the problem and then treat it.