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What Does Feet And Ankle Edema Along With High BP Indicate?
Question: I just took my husbands blood pressure and it was 174/194 pulse was 97 is that bad I had taken it because I noticed today that his feet and ankles are Very swollen way more then usually what should I do
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Hi and welcome.
I guess you meant 174/94. Well, this is still not critical but definitely is very high blood pressure. It usually goes in combination with obesity, and legs swelling is caused by heart damage due to these risk factors.
If this high blood pressure is associated with chest pain, breathing difficulties, or dizziness then you should see doctor with him right away. If not, then you should do next: avoid giving him salty food, give him antihypertensive medication if he has some, Fursemid would be best if possible. He should also keep legs elevated when laying down and avoid coffee and smoking.
Check his BP in 12-24 hours if there is no improvement you should see GP to correct medications. Wish you good XXXXXXX Regards
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
I guess you meant 174/94. Well, this is still not critical but definitely is very high blood pressure. It usually goes in combination with obesity, and legs swelling is caused by heart damage due to these risk factors.
If this high blood pressure is associated with chest pain, breathing difficulties, or dizziness then you should see doctor with him right away. If not, then you should do next: avoid giving him salty food, give him antihypertensive medication if he has some, Fursemid would be best if possible. He should also keep legs elevated when laying down and avoid coffee and smoking.
Check his BP in 12-24 hours if there is no improvement you should see GP to correct medications. Wish you good XXXXXXX Regards
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Bp was 174/104 does that make a difference in what to do? He is always breathing very heavy at night he doesn't sleep well at all he sits on the side of the bed and then ends up falling into the wall. He doesn't take any medication because I can't get him to go to the doctor would giving him a baby aspirin help. Looking for things I can do at home since he will not go to the dr thanks for your help
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no,it doesn't change anything. This is high blood pressure and he should have therapy in terms of medications. but also ,weight loss, appropriate diet and exercise should be employed to regulate blood pressure. You can talk to doctor without him. just measure BP 3 times daily for fee days and then tell your doctor about these values,and he should be able to prescribe you appropriate medication. At home,limit salt intake and make him move more. you can give him aspirin daily.
Hi
Detailed Answer:
no,it doesn't change anything. This is high blood pressure and he should have therapy in terms of medications. but also ,weight loss, appropriate diet and exercise should be employed to regulate blood pressure. You can talk to doctor without him. just measure BP 3 times daily for fee days and then tell your doctor about these values,and he should be able to prescribe you appropriate medication. At home,limit salt intake and make him move more. you can give him aspirin daily.
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