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Achilles tendon rupture
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Complete tear of the tendon at the back of the ankle
Symptoms may include pain when flexing the ankle, sound of tendon tearing and difficulty standing or walking
Cause most often due to strenuous activity, overuse, injury or corticosteroid use
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but most common in males
Can occur at any age but more common in middle age
Severe and requires immediate medical attention
May require surgery
Treatments
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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