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Suffered Ischemic Stroke. Noticed Swelling. Diabetic. Blood Pressure Levels For Such Patients?
My father suffered an ischemic stroke last Oct. Off late we have been noticing swelling in one of his feet...its sometimes less and on days he has worked more the swelling increases.Just wondering what can be the cause..he is also diabetic and is on medicines. Also would like to know as to why swelling of face happens for such patients. what can range blood pressure levels would be ok for such patients?
Tue, 14 May 2013
Hello,
Swelling in feet can be because of various reasons.
It can be because of congestive heart failure,although the swelling should be on both feet.Other reason for swelling in one foot could be because of some local cellulitis or deep vein thrombosis or due to use of medicines like AMLODIPINE.
He would require various tests like ECHOCARDIOGRAM,DOPPLER FEET etc for diagnosing the cause.
Similarly swelling on face could be because of kidney damage.
Diabetic nephropathy is one of the common complication of long standing uncontrolled diabetes.You must consult your doctor for the necessary investigations.
The ideal BP in such cases should be below 120/80.
Swelling in feet can be because of various reasons.
It can be because of congestive heart failure,although the swelling should be on both feet.Other reason for swelling in one foot could be because of some local cellulitis or deep vein thrombosis or due to use of medicines like AMLODIPINE.
He would require various tests like ECHOCARDIOGRAM,DOPPLER FEET etc for diagnosing the cause.
Similarly swelling on face could be because of kidney damage.
Diabetic nephropathy is one of the common complication of long standing uncontrolled diabetes.You must consult your doctor for the necessary investigations.
The ideal BP in such cases should be below 120/80.
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