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What Causes High Blood Pressure And Swelling In The Leg?
My blood pressure is 99/80 But has spiked to 233/135 I had a heart attack in January and since that I lost circulation and feelings from the waist down, my legs swell and I have issues walkt, standing or sitting 24/7 .the doctor says its all right do you he is wrong as I m losing my patients Standing by
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
Hi,
The swelling legs with high BP may be related to:
- compromised cardiac function
- issues of peripheral venous return
- side effects of antihypertensive drugs such as Amlodipine or else
- associated kidney dysfunction
- others.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
The swelling legs with high BP may be related to:
- compromised cardiac function
- issues of peripheral venous return
- side effects of antihypertensive drugs such as Amlodipine or else
- associated kidney dysfunction
- others.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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