What does "itis" mean in medical terms?
Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
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Jul 03, 2025 - 07:19 AM
'Itis' is a medical suffix that means inflammation. In plantar fasciitis, it indicates inflammation of the plantar fascia—the thick tissue along the bottom of the foot. This inflammation causes pain, especially in the heel and arch, and is common in people who stand, walk, or run frequently.
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Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
Symptoms
Pain experienced under the heel and/or along the arch of the foot.
Most painful with the first steps in the morning and after prolonged sitting.
Dull intermittent pain which can progress to sharp persistent pain.
General stiffness felt in foot/ankle.
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