Definition

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Heel pain usually affects the underside or back of your heel. Although heel pain is rarely a symptom of a serious condition, it can interfere with your normal activities, particularly exercise.

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March 10, 2021

See also

  1. Reactive arthritis