Swelling on feets n calf , can say edema

2017-10-23 14:37:29
Edema or swelling on feets , numbness some times , swelling comes while bus or train traveling. Arterial Col doplar , Renal function reports r Normal. Liver function tests is also normal. Only d thing is my long siting , my job is like that only. I'm not diabetic. No thyroid. Only have hypertension since last 12/13 years. But most of d times BP is in between 130/85---140/90 , I don't take much BP tablet as advised my physician. My age is 58 . General condition is fine. Please advise what to do.
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Use intermittent compression with stockings , as with age if everything looks normal even then these kind of swelling appears due to gravity and mild compromise vascular system with history oflong term hypertension.

Answered2017-10-26 12:38:15

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