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Swollen ankles

2019-06-30 08:23:25
My mother's legs were swollen for the past few weeks and sometimes she could barely walk. Prior to this, her face was also swollen. She consulted a physician to which he stated that this due to high blood pressure. Kindly, advice on the same.
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Please start antihypertensives and monitor..if still symptoms persists get a doppler scan done

Answered2019-06-30 14:59:43

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Get your mothers medical conditions (Bp) treated first.  If the swelling is persisting then take her for a physical examination

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