A 30-year-old member asked:
does a swollen foot always mean you have injury?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
Podiatry 41 years experience
No: Swollen feet can be from many different things and does not always mean you have an injury.
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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered
Podiatry 14 years experience
No: Edema or swelling in the foot can be caused by non-traumatic sources. A couple of examples are: congestive heart failure, venous stasis, lymphedema, arthritic conditions, and many, many more. Seek the advice of a physician to help pinpoint your cause.
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