Have you ever wondered if your lower back pain and leg and foot swelling are connected?
Swelling in the legs and feet is caused byedema(swelling due to fluid buildup) and/or inflammation.
Varicose veins result from increased blood pressure and weakening of blood vessel walls and valves of the affected veins.
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Insufficient blood flow from the legs back to the heart causes swelling in the feet and legs.
Symptoms of varicose veins can also include leg aches and pains, heaviness, and itching or burning sensations.
The developing baby within the uterus also stretches the abdominal muscles, which weakens their ability to provide support.
Symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, and swelling.
Rheumatoid arthritis may cause inflammation and swelling of the feet and ankles.
As the condition progresses other joints may become inflamed as well including the hips, knees, and ankles.
Sciatica
Sciaticaproduces pain in the lower back and down the legs from compression of thesciatic nerve.
Piriformis syndrome can also cause pain in the lower back as well as swelling in the affected leg.
Some of the possible treatments based on broad categories of causes include the following.
These are signs that an infection is likely present.
Back pain and general body aches are among the most frequently reported symptoms of COVID-19.
Swelling and redness in the toes and feet have also been reported.
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