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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue, Shortness Of Breath And Swelling On Ankles

I have had hypertention (high BP) for years. last Oct I had a mild attack of some sort and was admitted to hospital. Had an angioplasty done and had 2 stents put in my arteries. since then, I am very fatigued, have shortness of breathe and left foot and ankle swell. my doctor has yet to figure something out. I m on 8 meds a day.
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
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Ankle edema is due to insufficiency of your heart and hypertension. As You not mentioned that what medicines you are taking I can't advise you another drug for your better health. I suggest next time ask with more details. Finally end with 'Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help". For Follow up questions, end with "If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health".
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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue, Shortness Of Breath And Swelling On Ankles

Ankle edema is due to insufficiency of your heart and hypertension. As You not mentioned that what medicines you are taking I can t advise you another drug for your better health. I suggest next time ask with more details. Finally end with Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . For Follow up questions, end with If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health .