Swelling and pain of Achilles tendon may be caused by inflammation of Achilles tendon due to trauma, chronic strain, infection and other reasons.
1. Trauma: The most common cause of Achilles tendon swelling and pain is trauma to the Achilles tendon, such as jumping with force, suffering from open injuries, etc., which can tear the Achilles tendon very easily. At this time, the Achilles tendon will be swollen and painful.
2. Chronic strain injury: some patients carry out weight bearing for a long time, which may cause aseptic inflammation of the Achilles tendon due to excessive traction or friction for a long time, and then swelling and pain will be manifested.
3. Infection: Some patients may develop infection, such as cellulitis in the soft tissues around the Achilles tendon, resulting in swelling and pain in the Achilles tendon.
Swelling and pain in the Achilles tendon, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out relevant examinations, with the help of the doctor to clarify the cause, and to carry out targeted treatment or therapy.