4. Radiant Heat Emanating from the Heel
People who are suffering from the effects of heel spurs also notice heat emanating from their heel. This heat is a result of the inflammation in the heel bone spreading to surrounding tissue in the foot. The skin is resilient and expands to cope with the effects of the inflammation. However, the tissues within the foot and heel have their limits on what kind of abuse they can suffer from the additional swelling.
As a result, the patient may notice that the skin on their heels and around their ankles feels very tight. If left unmanaged and untreated, the foot will start to throb with pain, and the affected individual may need a trip to the doctor’s office to drain the fluid from their heel.
This type of swelling puts the patient at high risk of developing tendonitis in the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. Speak to your doctor for medication to manage the inflammation symptoms.