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Can High BP Cause Swelling In The Feet?
I have been taking Amlodipine Besylate 10mg for 2months now. I take it at night. My legs and feet are swelling by the afternoon and also my rings get a little tight. Never had this problem before. I do not take any other meds. only vitamins. I do not have any other medical problems but the high blood pressure. Is this one of the side effects. If so what would be a good replacement for Amlodipine Besylate?
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
Hi,
Swelling in legs and feet is usually seen in patients with hypertension. It is a type of edema, called as dependent edema. If you press at the location of swelling, it will form pit like and then reappears as the fluid fills, so it is also called as pitting edema.
This edema is due to back pressure from the heart and occurs at times, when the heart is not able to pump as before due to fatigue. It is a transient phase and heart would recover.
If you blood pressure is under control, no other medication is necessary for blood pressure. For edema, in lying down position, limb elevation to above heart level is necessary (use multiple pillows below legs), avoid standing or sitting for few days as it can cause edema. If it still persists, diuretic group of drugs can be used in small doses. You can take prescription from your doctor.
Hope it helps.
Any further query, happy to help again.
Dr. Jyothi BL
Swelling in legs and feet is usually seen in patients with hypertension. It is a type of edema, called as dependent edema. If you press at the location of swelling, it will form pit like and then reappears as the fluid fills, so it is also called as pitting edema.
This edema is due to back pressure from the heart and occurs at times, when the heart is not able to pump as before due to fatigue. It is a transient phase and heart would recover.
If you blood pressure is under control, no other medication is necessary for blood pressure. For edema, in lying down position, limb elevation to above heart level is necessary (use multiple pillows below legs), avoid standing or sitting for few days as it can cause edema. If it still persists, diuretic group of drugs can be used in small doses. You can take prescription from your doctor.
Hope it helps.
Any further query, happy to help again.
Dr. Jyothi BL
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