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My right leg has been swollen for a month i have spinal stenosis and spondylosis l5 s1 is it normal to have swollen leg and how can i treat it?

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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered

Internal Medicine 61 years experience

NO: it is not normal to have a swollen leg due to either spinal stenosis or spondylosis...have an IN PERSON visit to your PCP (Primary Care Provider to check that leg out!! (sooner the better) Hope this helps Dr Z

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