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What Causes Swelling On Legs, Ankles And Feet When On High BP Medications?

I have been on medications for high blood pressure for several years. Over the last week my lower legs, ankles and feet have begun to swell when I stand or walk through the day. The swelling is relieved when I prop my legs up. Is this a serious problem? What could cause these symptoms?
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling on legs, ankles and feet when on high BP medications . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , hypertension , gout , kidney disease , DVT or venous insufficiency . But in your case the symptoms are probably due to side effects of blood pressure medicines. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test . Doctor may recommend physical therapy or prescribe anti inflammatory , muscle relaxant .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and keep your legs elevated while lying down . Doctor may also prescribe allopurinol . Also consult your cardiologist and discuss the condition . Doctor my alter the dose of bp medicine or prescribe substitute .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling On Legs, Ankles And Feet When On High BP Medications?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling on legs, ankles and feet when on high BP medications . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , hypertension , gout , kidney disease , DVT or venous insufficiency . But in your case the symptoms are probably due to side effects of blood pressure medicines. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test . Doctor may recommend physical therapy or prescribe anti inflammatory , muscle relaxant .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and keep your legs elevated while lying down . Doctor may also prescribe allopurinol . Also consult your cardiologist and discuss the condition . Doctor my alter the dose of bp medicine or prescribe substitute . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari