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Swollen Ankles After Exertion. Taking Simistatin For Hypertension. Have Acid Reflux. Could The Swelling Be Due To Blood Clot?
I am a 53 year old African American petite woman, height 5 weight 104 lbs. I m concerned because my ankles were swolen yesterday evening, my left one more than the right one and I was very tired. Granted I have been working 4 10 hour days for past 2 weeks and my sleep has been off. I do have high cholesterol and take simistatin, but just started taking them again yesterday after being off of them for about a month. I do have acid reflux and watch my diet . I haven t exercised regularly for about 3 months. This morning the swelling has decreased but they are still slightly swolen. Wondering if this could be due to blood clot because I wasn t taking cholesterol medicine. Thanks for your insights and time. YYYY@YYYY
Sat, 5 Jul 2014
hello sir, swelling can be due to poor circulation and venous return. assuming your age factor and medications you take circulation might be probable cause... plz visit your neareast massage therapist or physiotherapist to help you in this concern.
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