Question 1

can a pinched medial cutaneous nerve cause localized swelling? if so, how would it be diagnosed?

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Swelling &amp; nerves: A pinched nerve normally causes numbness, tingling, or a sensation of burning.  Swelling and color change may occur with certain nerve conditions.

A cutaneous nerve tends to supply a sense of touch to the skin.  In this area, is there numbness to touch?  What about to temperature, like an ice cube?  Cutaneous nerves are difficult to test.  Problems with them may be diagnosed by exam only.

Question 2

will a pinched nerve in the back cause pain and swelling in the knee?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Is not uncommon for people who have back problems to also have knee and hip problems since arthritis is a systemic disease frequently. Your back pain may have offset your gate and irritated your kn ee cause swelling of the knee. However, it is not uncommon for people with herniated discs or back problems to experience episodes of generalized swelling of one or both lower extremities. Sinceback problems are neurologic in nature the homeostasis of the circulatory system can be affected. Of course there's also concern for reflex sympathetic dystrophy. We would need specific information on your physical exam and history. We would combine this with imaging studies to get a diagnosis. I would also start with an x-ray of the affected me.

Question 3

can spondylolisthesis in l4-l5 and. s1 with pinched nerve cause thigh swelling especially if continuously sitting? dx 10/1/16

Accepted Answer

Explanation : Yes. Definitely yes. Try physical therapy and learn special exercises to help yourself.

Question 4

can a pinched nerve somewhere in the lumbar spine cause localized swelling in the leg?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Localized swelling  in a limb implies that there is a local inflammatory reaction going on or possibly a vascular block a pinched nerve, however, will cause pain, numbness, and tingling. Some people describe a feeling as if they were swollen but swelling does not actually occur in a localized area as you are describing.

Question 5

could pinched nerves cause knee problems or swelling in the knees?

Accepted Answer

Pain, not swelling: A pinched nerve can (and often does) cause pain, along with tingling and numbness. However, pinched nerves should not cause swelling.  (there may be swelling in the area of the pinched nerve, but it would not be visible.  The knee would not swell from a pinched nerve alone.).

Question 6

swelling in one leg from below gastroc to ankle. mri norm. ncv/emg returns pinch nerve. was told pinch nerve doesn't cause swelling. what to believe?

Accepted Answer

They don't: A pinched nerve does not generally cause swelling.  But your leg may feel to you like it is swollen even if it is not.

If one leg is larger than the other, or red, or warm, that is more likely due to an infection or to poor circulation, or a blood clot in the leg.  See your doctor if that is the case.

Question 7

swelling, tingling an numbness on left side of the body only aware of pinched nerve, however swelling an constant feel of pins an needles are recent.

Accepted Answer

Tingling : Tingling and numbness that affects half of the body (which most people mean as including an upper limb, a lower limb, one side of the trunk, and sometimes one half of the face) can be caused by a problem in the brain or spinal cord.  A pinched nerve can not cause those sorts of problems.  Swelling of half the body is very uncommon.  Such problems should be evaluated by a primary care doctor (family practice or internal medicine) who can help determine if a specialist is needed.

Question 8

2 years ago the grinding in my shoulder started everytime i move it, it pops and grinds never had pain or swelling until last month i started having sharp pains going to my neck still no swelling thought it was pinched nerve why is this happening?

Accepted Answer

Degeneration: Shoulder grinding suggest excess wear and tear has allowed the ball and socket to rub with movement, hence, grinding. Your neck pain may or may not be related to the shoulder and deserves a clinical exam; however, I suspect a degenerative process there as well. Good luck

Question 9

localized small spot of pain in left calf for ~6 months, under knee crease. a small bruise has now formed there. there is no redness, swelling. is clot possible? pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

: That is not pinched nerve pain or radiculopathy. Deep vein thrombosis does not cause pain, you only feel the discomfort and mild local swelling but no change on the skin. Your symptoms are consistent with venous insufficiency, mild varicose veins +/- superficial phlebitis. Local warm compress several times a day may relieve the pain if you truly have superficial phlebitis.

Question 10

tree branch fell approx. 4 ft and hit head 5 days ago. numb and bulging veins left arm, weak pulse left wrist. slurring "s" words was amateur cage fighter pulled arm and chest muscle on left side 3 years ago, has swelling and feeling of pinched nerve und

Accepted Answer

You : You have had head trauma and now have neurological symptoms. You should get to a doctor as soon as possible. The shoulder symptoms may be related to an orthopedic issue. Both should be evaluated.

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Can a pinched nerve cause swelling

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Can a pinched medial cutaneous nerve cause localized swelling? if so, how would it be diagnosed?

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Will a pinched nerve in the back cause pain and swelling in the knee?

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Can spondylolisthesis in l4-l5 and. s1 with pinched nerve cause thigh swelling especially if continuously sitting? dx 10/1/16

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Can a pinched nerve somewhere in the lumbar spine cause localized swelling in the leg?

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Could pinched nerves cause knee problems or swelling in the knees?

A member asked:

Swelling in one leg from below gastroc to ankle. mri norm. ncv/emg returns pinch nerve. was told pinch nerve doesn't cause swelling. what to believe?

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Swelling, tingling an numbness on left side of the body only aware of pinched nerve, however swelling an constant feel of pins an needles are recent.

A member asked:

2 years ago the grinding in my shoulder started everytime i move it, it pops and grinds never had pain or swelling until last month i started having sharp pains going to my neck still no swelling thought it was pinched nerve why is this happening?

A member asked:

Localized small spot of pain in left calf for ~6 months, under knee crease. a small bruise has now formed there. there is no redness, swelling. is clot possible? pinched nerve?

A member asked:

Tree branch fell approx. 4 ft and hit head 5 days ago. numb and bulging veins left arm, weak pulse left wrist. slurring "s" words was amateur cage fighter pulled arm and chest muscle on left side 3 years ago, has swelling and feeling of pinched nerve und

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