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Kidney Donor. Current Tx For Htn + Lower Extremity Swelling

Posted on Thu, 8 Jun 2023

Question: Kidney donor. Current tx for htn + lower extremity swelling is Valsartan 80mg and Spironolactone 25mg daily. My MD considering a combo Med d/t ankle & lower leg swelling not improving over the years (5+); hen well maintained. Will 1st try compression stockings. Which htn combo Med may be most effective while still protecting my kidney?

Answered by Dr. Purva Patel (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
compression stocking trial not recommended.current drugs are best.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Melzy
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.

* As per my clinical experience, the current treatment with Valsartan and
Spironolactone is best for your case to protect the kidneys.

* Do pay attention to salt intake, regular exercises along with drug
intake as per advise by your consultant.

* The use of compression stockings can cause problems with peripheral
circulation and deep veins, and hence not recommended unless there
is doppler ultrasound report narrating the problem to do so.

Wish you fine health.
Take care.

Dr Purva

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Follow up: Dr. Purva Patel (8 hours later)

Thank you, Dr XXXXXXX Just seeing your response because the website just kept “circling” as if loading. Refreshed & your response from last evening populated.

Answered by Dr. Purva Patel (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Melzy
Welcome for follow up.

Have a great day.
Thank you.

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