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What Causes Swollen Leg, Severe Back Pain And Diarrhea?

Hi,I m worried about my sister,she lives in Spain but I often speak with her,she has said she has one leg fatter than the other at the moment and has terrible back ache and often complains of bad stomach pains,she has had diarrhoea for as long as I can remember,I m going back 5/6years,I know she has a problem with drinking but she would never admit to that,I m worried for her as I am here and can t physically do anything to help her,my mum has tried to get her to see a doctor but she flatly refuses,do you have any idea what could be wrong? Thankyou
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen leg, severe back pain and diarrhea . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acute back injury , gastritis , sciatica , food poisoning or fibromyalgia. But in you case the symptoms are probably due to kidney problem , so consult nephrologist for it . I would suggest you consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may CT scan or MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory , muscle relaxant nerve supplement, anti emetic drug along with physical therapy. For now apply warm compresses to back and neck and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swollen Leg, Severe Back Pain And Diarrhea?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen leg, severe back pain and diarrhea . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acute back injury , gastritis , sciatica , food poisoning or fibromyalgia. But in you case the symptoms are probably due to kidney problem , so consult nephrologist for it . I would suggest you consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may CT scan or MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory , muscle relaxant nerve supplement, anti emetic drug along with physical therapy. For now apply warm compresses to back and neck and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari