Polycythemia is an increased number of red blood cells in the blood. In polycythemia, the levels of hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit (Hct), or the red blood cell (RBC) count may be elevated when measured in the complete blood count (CBC), as compared to normal. Hemoglobin levels greater than 16.5 g/dL (grams per deciliter) in women and greater than 18.5 g/dL in men suggest polycythemia.
It usually takes about three to six weeks for the inflammation linked to plantar fasciitis to go down, but having a tear in the plantar fascia ligament or a growth in the foot may take anywhere from two to five months in recovery time.
Here are some tips for relieving pain causing by plantar fasciitis: 1  No impact exercise. Low-impact activities such as aqua jogging and stationary cycling are great alternatives. 2  Using of a night splint to help stretch out the the calf muscle.  Aggressive stretching, but making certain to stretch the calf, not the foot.