Definition
"Tallonite" is a rather generic term, with which one wants to indicate a condition of pain in the heel that can have different origin and nature. In this regard, in the medical field this painful condition is preferentially defined as tallodynia or calcaneal pain .
Causes
There are many causes of heelitis. These include: plantar fasciitis, arthrosis and rheumatic diseases, tendinitis, obesity and overweight, excessively intense sporting activity, the use of unsuitable footwear, postural alterations and some metabolic pathologies ( such as, for example, gout).
Symptoms
The typical symptoms of heelitis consist substantially in pain localized at the level of the lower hindfoot and swollen and fatigued feet.
Information on tallonite - heel medicine for the treatment of heel disease is not intended to replace the direct relationship between health professional and patient. Always consult your doctor and / or specialist before taking Tallonite - Heel Medicines.
drugs
The type of drugs used to treat heel pain may vary depending on the cause that triggered the painful condition. It is therefore clear how - to establish adequate drug therapy and avoid complications - the timely identification of the primary cause underlying the heel pain is fundamental.
Therefore, in the case where the heel is triggered by basic pathologies, such as arthritis, gout or rheumatic disorders, the doctor will institute a suitable pharmacological therapy aimed primarily at treating these same disorders.
In milder cases of heel pain, this condition can be resolved within a few days by simply observing a period of rest and applying ice packs at the painful area. In the event that the heel does not resolve with the help of these measures, then it is necessary to contact your doctor, who could decide to prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In fact, these drugs are very useful in reducing both inflammation and pain.
Furthermore, for the treatment of heel pain, massages, the use of ultrasounds and tecar therapy can also be used.
NSAIDs
As mentioned, in which case he deems it necessary, the doctor may decide to prescribe the administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which - thanks to their mechanism of action - are able to reduce both inflammation and pain which characterize the heel.
The main NSAIDs used for the treatment of heel disease will be briefly described below.
- Ibuprofen (Brufen ®, Moment ®, Nurofen ®, Arfen ®, Actigrip fever and pain ®, Vicks fever and pain ®): ibuprofen is the NSAID mostly used in the treatment of heel pain. It is available in different pharmaceutical formulations, suitable for different administration routes.
When ibuprofen is used in the treatment of heel pain, it is generally administered orally. The dose usually used in adult patients can vary from 400 to 1, 600 mg of active ingredient a day, to be administered in divided doses. Under no circumstances should the maximum dose of 1, 800 mg of drug be exceeded per day.
The exact amount of ibuprofen to be taken will be established by the doctor on a strictly individual basis for each patient.
- Ketoprofen (Arthosylene ®, Orudis ®, Oki ®, Fastum gel ®, Flexen "Retard ® ®, Ketodol ®): ketoprofen can also be used to reduce the pain that characterizes tendinitis. Similarly to what happens for ibuprofen, this active ingredient is also available in various pharmaceutical formulations suitable for different administration routes.
When administered orally, the usual amount of ketoprofen is 150-200 mg per day, to be taken in two or three divided doses, preferably after meals. In any case, it is advisable not to exceed the maximum daily dose of 200 mg of active ingredient.
If, instead, ketoprofen-based preparations for cutaneous use are used, it is usually recommended to apply the product in the affected area 1-3 times a day, or according to medical prescription. However, it must be remembered that in order to avoid the onset of photosensitivity reactions, the part treated with ketoprofen for cutaneous use must not be exposed to sunlight and UV rays, both during treatment and for a period of at least two weeks from the end of the same.
- Diclofenac (Dicloreum ®, Deflamat ®, Voltaren Emulgel ®, Flector ®): also diclofenac is a NSAID that can be used in the treatment of tallonitis and can be administered through different routes. When diclofenac is used orally, the dose of active ingredient usually given to adult patients is 75-150 mg per day, to be taken in divided doses.
