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What Causes Swelling In The Ankles And Lower Legs?
Hello, I wanted to know if I should be alarmed with a sudden onset of severely swollen ankles and lower legs (from calf s down to ankles). I ve been on high blood pressure medication for several years: Lotrel 10/40mg. I am a smoker (trying to quit) and currently in a high stress environment with mild chest pressure/palpitations.
Fri, 3 Mar 2017
Hello,
May i know your age please.
Your Lotrel is one of the reasons of leg swelling. You may elevate your foot on pillows during sleep which decreases leg swelling. You may quit smoking which helps your leg swelling. Chest pressure is a cardinal symptom for which ECG is helpful. To manage high stress environment, Yoga and excercise may be helpful.
May i know your age please.
Your Lotrel is one of the reasons of leg swelling. You may elevate your foot on pillows during sleep which decreases leg swelling. You may quit smoking which helps your leg swelling. Chest pressure is a cardinal symptom for which ECG is helpful. To manage high stress environment, Yoga and excercise may be helpful.
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