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What Causes Leg Cramps When Suffering From High BP?
Hi, my name is Tony I'm asking in regards to my 79 yr old mother..hs high blood pressure being treatrd with diovan /hctz and is experiencing extreme leg crmps at night along with burning feet...she also suffers from severe plaque psoriasis could the cramps be from the med or could there be an underlying condition we need to have checked Thank you for any help you can suggest
Thu, 13 Nov 2014
welcome to hcm,
leg cramps along with burning of feet for a patient taking tab. hctz has to be evaluated . the most common cause for such symptoms include hypokalemia or low potassium levels.
i want her to take serum electrolytes and treat accordingly. the most common reason for burning feet in the elderly is due to neuropathy. she may need vitamin supplements with good fruit intake. she may need some exercises to prevent burning feet. she can move her fingers of the feet while immersing feet in hot water (tolerable heat)
hope this explains
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
leg cramps along with burning of feet for a patient taking tab. hctz has to be evaluated . the most common cause for such symptoms include hypokalemia or low potassium levels.
i want her to take serum electrolytes and treat accordingly. the most common reason for burning feet in the elderly is due to neuropathy. she may need vitamin supplements with good fruit intake. she may need some exercises to prevent burning feet. she can move her fingers of the feet while immersing feet in hot water (tolerable heat)
hope this explains
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
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