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What Causes Swelling In The Ankles And Legs While Suffering From Diabetes?
My blood pressure this morning taken at my local Doctors clinic was 151/75, I have CKD and Diabetes, on medication for high blood pressure (3) and diabetes (1) per day, also take 40mg Statin is this okay.I feel ok, just swollen ankles and legs each day.
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
Hi,
Swollen legs, ankles may be a sign of uncontrolled blood pressure, kidney problem or due to drug effect as amlodipine.
So please undergo evaluation for kidney function tests and blood press monitoring.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician
Swollen legs, ankles may be a sign of uncontrolled blood pressure, kidney problem or due to drug effect as amlodipine.
So please undergo evaluation for kidney function tests and blood press monitoring.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician
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