What is plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot (plantar fascia) causing heel pain.
How do members experience plantar fasciitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with plantar fasciitis*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Pain in heel(s)
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Pain in hip(s)
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for plantar fasciitis*
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Who has plantar fasciitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 16 | |
| 30s | 77 | |
| 40s | 205 | |
| 50s | 370 | |
| 60s | 296 | |
| 70+ | 132 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 202 | |
| Female | 890 |
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