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What Causes Swelling In Left Ankle Everyday In A Bulging Disc Patient?
Question: I have left ankle swelling every day. Starts out OK in the morning and then becomes edematous as the day goes on. Will even swell up to the knee. Don't know if I should see a cardiologist or if this is being caused by a bad back. L5-S1 bulging disc, Dx pressing on nerve going down left leg, stenosis.
Brief Answer:
no swelling unless blood vessels affected
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is not likely related to your back, this would potentially compress or affect nerves in the area causing altered sensation such as numbness, burning, tingling etc.
It is not usually associated with swelling unless blood vessels are being compressed. If this is the case then it is a possible cause
The most common causes of unilateral (one sided) leg swelling are: (a) venous disease
(b)history of trauma to leg (c) infection
Heart disease would normally affect both legs, there is no reason that it would affect one leg and not the other.
Liver disease, kidney disease, some medications also cause swelling but again they would normally affect both legs
Of the causes of unilateral swelling mentioned, venous disease the most common and may be the cause for you.
Your doctor can confirm this by assessment. Your GP can see and assess you.
Treatment normally involves : (a)elevation of the legs at intervals during the day
(b)use of special stockings to provide pressure to the veins
(c)surgery if very severe
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
no swelling unless blood vessels affected
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is not likely related to your back, this would potentially compress or affect nerves in the area causing altered sensation such as numbness, burning, tingling etc.
It is not usually associated with swelling unless blood vessels are being compressed. If this is the case then it is a possible cause
The most common causes of unilateral (one sided) leg swelling are: (a) venous disease
(b)history of trauma to leg (c) infection
Heart disease would normally affect both legs, there is no reason that it would affect one leg and not the other.
Liver disease, kidney disease, some medications also cause swelling but again they would normally affect both legs
Of the causes of unilateral swelling mentioned, venous disease the most common and may be the cause for you.
Your doctor can confirm this by assessment. Your GP can see and assess you.
Treatment normally involves : (a)elevation of the legs at intervals during the day
(b)use of special stockings to provide pressure to the veins
(c)surgery if very severe
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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