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Suggest Treatment For Uncontrolled BP And Edema In The Feet
I am a female patient 55 years old, diabetic since 4 years taking insulin 70/ 30 twice a day. A recent urine test showed the presence of protein ++( 150 mg.). I am taking Amlodipine(Revloc) 10 mg once a day for my High B.P, but my BP is up an down and not maintained. 5 years before I suffered Parkinsons disease and taking Tab. Sinemet daily as prescribed by the Doctor here in Karachi Pakistan. I have edema of face and feet and ankles. Doctor advised me for a Blood test for serum creatinine, uric acid and cholesterol level. Please advice for other medicines. thanks
Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. At this stage no need for any medicine but the condition needs some investigations to reach up to the right diagnosis as long as the proteinuria, and edema are concern, it could be the urinary tract infection or renal pathology medicine can only be given after the right diagnosis till the continue the medicine as you are taking what ever prescribed. Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance.
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Suggest Treatment For Uncontrolled BP And Edema In The Feet
Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. At this stage no need for any medicine but the condition needs some investigations to reach up to the right diagnosis as long as the proteinuria, and edema are concern, it could be the urinary tract infection or renal pathology medicine can only be given after the right diagnosis till the continue the medicine as you are taking what ever prescribed. Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance.