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What Causes Weight Gain Around The Ankles?
I am a 70 year old male and have always had thin cankles that allowed me to place my grip around them less about 1 1/2 - 2 inches. As of about two months ago I have noticed a slight weight gain (4-5 lbs), I weigh 165 on a good day, and figure some of the weight is concentrated around my upper ankles, which now don t allow the placement of my grip as before. I take Losartin, allopurinol, and an assortment of OTC supplements. I don t feel any differently, just wonder if this change is related to aging or something to be concerned about
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
Swelling around ankles is due to side effect of anti-hypertensive medication that you are taking. Consult your treating physician for this and inform him about the supplements that you are taking alongwith the medications.
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