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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Ankles

My left ankle Stella each day,it,s been increasing since I last saw my primary in April. I am away from home at a summer residense and have an apt. With the primary in sept. I take 10. My of amlodipine daily with hctz. Should I be concerned enough to see a dr.?
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely consult doctor for your ankle swelling.
You are taking antihypertensive drug amlodipine.
Amlodipine can also cause ankle edema as side effect.
Hypoproteinemia, anemia, hypothyroidism etc are other causes for ankle edema.
So consult doctor and get done blood pressure monitoring, hemoglobin estimation, thyroid function test and serum protein level.
If all these are normal then possibility of amlodipine induced ankle edema is more.
You may need to change your antihypertensive drug. Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Ankles

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor for your ankle swelling. You are taking antihypertensive drug amlodipine. Amlodipine can also cause ankle edema as side effect. Hypoproteinemia, anemia, hypothyroidism etc are other causes for ankle edema. So consult doctor and get done blood pressure monitoring, hemoglobin estimation, thyroid function test and serum protein level. If all these are normal then possibility of amlodipine induced ankle edema is more. You may need to change your antihypertensive drug. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.