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Does Bulging Disc Cause Swelling On Feet?

Thank you, my feet have been swelling up for a couple of days, very slowly. Only issue I have right now is an injury to lower back that makes it hard to walk, sit and lay down...Old injury that flared up 3 weeks ago, I had injured (bulged disk between L4-L5) that was repaired by Chiro. in 92. Would this cause swelling in feet and around ankles? Oops...as I do not have a job right now I see I have to pay sorry...checking elsewhere...Thanks
Thu, 9 Jun 2016
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hi,

thank you for providing the brief history.

as you had a past injury of spine this swelling cannot be related to the back injury.

This is more of a systemic pathology and needs a thorough clinical examination and diagnostic test post that.

Due to weakness of the cardiac system or kidney issues this kind of swelling is assumed and without any Thorough clinical examination and diagnostic tests it will be tough to mention.

Also this is not a direct injury to the joint so mostly can be systemic. Keeping the leg elevated and improving your physical activities should help reduce the swelling.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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Does Bulging Disc Cause Swelling On Feet?

hi, thank you for providing the brief history. as you had a past injury of spine this swelling cannot be related to the back injury. This is more of a systemic pathology and needs a thorough clinical examination and diagnostic test post that. Due to weakness of the cardiac system or kidney issues this kind of swelling is assumed and without any Thorough clinical examination and diagnostic tests it will be tough to mention. Also this is not a direct injury to the joint so mostly can be systemic. Keeping the leg elevated and improving your physical activities should help reduce the swelling. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel