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What Causes Chronic Sciatica Pain Along With Foot Swelling?

doc admitted he stretched my siatic nerve and for last 6 weeks been in pain up to an 8 on pain scale. BUT, yesterday my foot started swelling, and kept swelling. It s about as far as it can go and the nerve pain is still hurting. Why is it swelling and what can I take for it. E-mail.... YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Sciatica pain may be due to nerve root compression or due to disc prolapse or spondylosis. Unless treating the cause, it is difficult to recover.

Sciatica and leg swelling can be connected because the pain and limited mobility from sciatica often lead to an inactive lifestyle that can cause fluid buildup and blood flow problems. Please consult your neurosurgeon so that he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Chronic Sciatica Pain Along With Foot Swelling?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sciatica pain may be due to nerve root compression or due to disc prolapse or spondylosis. Unless treating the cause, it is difficult to recover. Sciatica and leg swelling can be connected because the pain and limited mobility from sciatica often lead to an inactive lifestyle that can cause fluid buildup and blood flow problems. Please consult your neurosurgeon so that he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu