The causes of peroneal tendon pain may include over-exercise, tendonitis, peroneal tendon rupture, etc. Different causes should be treated in different ways.
1. Excessive exercise: peroneal tendon pain caused by excessive exercise should pay attention to rest, usually the symptoms will not last too long, oral or topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium cream, can be relieved after rest.
2. Tendonitis: Gastrocnemius tendonitis can cause peroneal tendon pain. In the acute stage, ice should be applied and the affected limb should be elevated and immobilized to relieve pain and rest, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen should be used to relieve pain. In severe cases, surgery should be performed.
3. Rupture of the peroneal tendon: Rupture of the peroneal tendon can cause pain in the peroneal tendon and should be treated with surgery.
Peroneal tendon pain can also be caused by other reasons, once the peroneal tendon pain is severe or can not be relieved should go to the regular hospital to find out the cause and targeted treatment. The use of drugs should be under the guidance of a doctor.