High BP and cause of swelling in the leg - Online Doctor Chats
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13-Jan-2012
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Doctor : Hello xxxx
Doctor : How can I Help you ?
User : I woke 2 days ago with pain and swelling my right foot on the upper portion
User : hi!
Doctor : ok.
User : then yesterday it spread to my inner ankle
User : now its half way up my inner calf
User : just slight swelling and pain... its not red
Doctor : Did you have any Insect Bite to the foot.
User : no bites I haven't injured myself either
Doctor : I shall suggest you to consult the General Practitioner
User : ok
User : not a foot dr?
Doctor : Since it requires an Examination to see What could be the cause
Doctor : Did you have a trek in theWoods prior to this
User : no
Doctor : ok.
User : i have high blood pressure
Doctor : Are you on medications for the same, and have you taken them regularly
Doctor : What is the Blood pressure range that you are having it in as of now
User : I take benicar 40/12.5 daily for 2 years
User : no other meds
Doctor : What is the range of your Blood Pressure now
Doctor : How can I Help you ?
User : I woke 2 days ago with pain and swelling my right foot on the upper portion
User : hi!
Doctor : ok.
User : then yesterday it spread to my inner ankle
User : now its half way up my inner calf
User : just slight swelling and pain... its not red
Doctor : Did you have any Insect Bite to the foot.
User : no bites I haven't injured myself either
Doctor : I shall suggest you to consult the General Practitioner
User : ok
User : not a foot dr?
Doctor : Since it requires an Examination to see What could be the cause
Doctor : Did you have a trek in theWoods prior to this
User : no
Doctor : ok.
User : i have high blood pressure
Doctor : Are you on medications for the same, and have you taken them regularly
Doctor : What is the Blood pressure range that you are having it in as of now
User : I take benicar 40/12.5 daily for 2 years
User : no other meds
Doctor : What is the range of your Blood Pressure now
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