Achilles tendinitis history and symptoms

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Overview

Achilles tendinitis presents with pain on gentle palpation of the tendon, soreness and stiffness in the morning, and swelling or warmth over the affected tendon.

Common Symptoms

Achilles tendinitis causes pain along the Achilles tendon and in the heel, especially when walking and running.

Symptoms may also include:

• Pain when the tendon is touched or moved
• Soreness and stiffness in the morning
• Swelling and/or warmth of the skin over the tendon
• Trouble standing on one toe