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Can Heart Problems Cause A Swollen Leg?
HI I AM 73 YEARS OLD NOW ONE WEEK NOTICED MY LEGS SWELD UP WOULD MY HEART CAUSING IT ? at same time my heart may have some plug wayne i am taking blood presser and cholesterol medication my right shoulder is akin like in 2005 when i head 5 buy pass i do not drink alcohol and little water i thank you in advance Bill
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
Dear Sir
Thanks for writing to HCM.
Yes, indeed swelling of legs is one of the prominent features of heart failure. This may or may not be associated with shortness of breath. Usually the swelling will involve both limbs equally. It will not be associated with pain or redness of legs.
You should consult your GP at earliest and proceed accordingly.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Thanks for writing to HCM.
Yes, indeed swelling of legs is one of the prominent features of heart failure. This may or may not be associated with shortness of breath. Usually the swelling will involve both limbs equally. It will not be associated with pain or redness of legs.
You should consult your GP at earliest and proceed accordingly.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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