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Joint, Ligament and Tendon Conditions

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Achilles Tendonitis Vs. Gout

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Mark Strudwick, B.Sc.

Achilles tendinitis is a condition characterized by pain at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon inserts into the calcaneus bone. Gout is a disease in which the pain is usually felt in the big toe and, less often, in the other toes, the hands and wrists.