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Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis

 The treatment for Achilles Tendonitis could be surgical or non-surgical, depending upon its severity. Non-surgical medical treatment normally requires simple interventions, such as:  

• Medicines: Some of the pain relievers that most doctors recommend for Achilles Tendonitis are over-the-counter NSAIDS like ibuprofen or naproxen. These medicines not only alleviate the pain, but also help reduce inflammation. However, there are certain side effects associated with the long-term use of NSAIDS. Therefore, it is important for you to take only those medicines that have been prescribed by your doctor.
• Corticosteroid Injections: Tendons that seem to be chronically inflamed can be treated with the help of these injections. However, there are a few risks associated with these injections and therefore, they should be administered under proper medical supervision at all times.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: This is one of the newer injections used in the treatment for Achilles Tendonitis or similar tendon problems. Your health care provider will inject your blood plasma, which promotes faster healing, around the inflamed area.
• Orthotic Devices: There are certain devices that can protect your foot and ankle or change their position, to enable the tendons heal faster. Devices like wedges or shoe inserts elevate your heel a bit, which reduces the amount of strain applied on the tendons.
  

If all other forms of treatment fail to bring about the desired results, your health care provider may advise you to go through a surgery to repair the tissues that have been damaged and to improve the overall functioning of tendons. It is important for the treatment for Achilles Tendonitis to be monitored by a health care provider at all times.