Question
A child complains of heel pain after school, showing symptoms of difficulty walking. What factors might cause this pain?
Answer
Heel pain in children may originate from issues within the Achilles tendon or the heel bone itself. Due to their high level of activity, especially jumping, children may suffer from Achilles tendon strains or heel bone contusions. It is advisable for parents to take their child to an orthopedic department in a hospital for examination and treatment. Additionally, as children’s bones are still developing and are more fragile, pain may arise from deformed bones pressing on surrounding tissues or ligaments.