What Causes Swelling Of Foot And Sore Painful Legs?
Posted on Sat, 10 May 2014
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Question: over the last year my left foot has become swolen. at about 14 months calf is as well but it stoped at my knee. in the last week I noticed my right foot starting to swell. this should not be happening to me. (run down) I'm 48 not sick good health. complications 5years ago sitting at red light goot t-boned by car. surgery was done to repair L3,L4,L5 and S1 they were fused. yes back is still soar and pain in lower and legs but I try to stay away from the drugs norco is strongest gabupatten 100 & 300 for morning and night. ok a doc told my to take a water pill makes me pee more. but still swollen both now. why? hope i gave enough info. wife is a rn smart one too. says you all like info. hoping for the best "D"
Brief Answer:
You need inv and examination to see for root cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis.
Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to pain and swelling like deep vein thrombosis.
I will advise you to do repeat MRI spine to see for any nerve compression.
Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination.Raised blood pressure with kidney impairment can give rise to foot swelling.
If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Continue your medication.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Swelling Of Foot And Sore Painful Legs?
Brief Answer:
You need inv and examination to see for root cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis.
Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to pain and swelling like deep vein thrombosis.
I will advise you to do repeat MRI spine to see for any nerve compression.
Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination.Raised blood pressure with kidney impairment can give rise to foot swelling.
If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Continue your medication.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.