Question 1

can hernia cause edema in legs?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A femoral hernia could compress on the femoral vein and cause some swelling of the same leg.

Question 2

i have an ingunial hernia can it cause swelling n my foot an leg?

Accepted Answer

: And inguinal hernia should not cause swelling in your feet or legs. Are you having any discomfort in those lower extremities? You should see your primary care doctor about the swelling and a general surgeon about the inguinal hernia. Good luck.

Question 3

my husband has these bumps on his legs and one dr said they was hernias but they cause some pain what should be done or what could be done?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Hernias occur in the groin area, not the legs. He should see a general surgeon for hernia repair, if that is what he has. Alternatively, lumps on the legs could be lipomas instead. A surgeon could give their opinion on best treatment if hernia or lipoma.

Question 4

can pain in knee buttock and in leg be caused by a hernia?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: But this is common with "sciatica" or nerve root irritation in your low back.  The common complaints of nerve compression syndromes in your low back are pain anywhere from your low back, buttock, thigh, knee, leg and into your foot.  It can be in any of these locations independently as well. Hernias usually dont give you knee and buttock pain.

Question 5

chronic back and leg pain for 4 years. done many mri - no hernia, cause unknown. i was told maybe it could be caused by anemia. is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Chronic bk/leg pain: You're pretty young to have these.  What is your level of activity?  Very high or very low.  What is your weight?  If too high, your weight can be the cause for your back and leg pains.  If your weight is normal, then the MRI should give you an idea regarding back disc herniation.  You may consider seeing your primary care doctor regarding an ortho or neuro consult.

Question 6

can inguinal hernia cause posterior leg pain?

Accepted Answer

No: The nerves that would need to be impinged exit the spine and traverse the rear of the pelvis , direct and indirect inguinal hernias are anterior to these structures. Other side of the highway, different exit.  I encourage you to get a physical exam if you have pain to determine the cause. Good luck.

Question 7

i have lumbar disk hernia for 10 years, which causes back pain and discomfort in left leg, is surgery a first option?

Accepted Answer

No, it's not: Surgery is an option, but it is almost never the first option.  Almost all physician would recommend conservative treatment, such as physical therapy and anti-inflammatories.  If you have nerve entrapment symptoms, a steroid injection in your back may be beneficial.  If your symptoms persist or worsen, then surgery would be an option.  Good luck!

Question 8

what could cause my leg to go cold while having hernia, and left scrotal pain as well as shocking burning pain in the perineal area?

Accepted Answer

Hernia: Have you been diagnosed with a hernia? Is it a groin (inguinal) hernia? Groin hernias can cause nerve burning sensory discomfort in the groin or testicle or upper thigh regions. A hernia would not cause a leg to go cold.

Question 9

can missing several stairs at the bottom of stairs and landing on foot with full body weight cause hernia or compartment syndrome of the lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : Unless that miss step caused a tibial fracture, it would be very unlikely. Compartment syndrome is usually associated with major trauma

Question 10

what r symps of pulled calf muscle? can it cause painful twitches? normal? other symp bump along lateral side of lower leg when i stand, like hernia

Accepted Answer

Strain: A strained muscle causes soreness and pain on use and takes a week or so to heal. Occasionally bumps in the lateral calf area are due to small herniations of fat tissue through the muscle. Varicose veins are another possibility. A physician would have to examine you to be sure. Muscle twitches are not commonly due to sprains and can occur spontaneously. Muscle cramps are commonly due to tight musc

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Can a hernia cause edema in legs

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I have an ingunial hernia can it cause swelling n my foot an leg?

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My husband has these bumps on his legs and one dr said they was hernias but they cause some pain what should be done or what could be done?

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Can pain in knee buttock and in leg be caused by a hernia?

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Chronic back and leg pain for 4 years. done many mri - no hernia, cause unknown. i was told maybe it could be caused by anemia. is that possible?

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Can inguinal hernia cause posterior leg pain?

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I have lumbar disk hernia for 10 years, which causes back pain and discomfort in left leg, is surgery a first option?

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What could cause my leg to go cold while having hernia, and left scrotal pain as well as shocking burning pain in the perineal area?

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Can missing several stairs at the bottom of stairs and landing on foot with full body weight cause hernia or compartment syndrome of the lower leg?

A member asked:

What r symps of pulled calf muscle? can it cause painful twitches? normal? other symp bump along lateral side of lower leg when i stand, like hernia

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