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Leg & ankle swelling
I am 80years old man. I am suffering from diabetes as well as the problem of high blood pressure.From 10 to20 days I observed swelling in my legs .So please advise me ,what to do immediately
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Any numbness of legs ,arms or feet's ?
Is your Diabetes under full.control ?
Is your BP strictly controlled.
Go on a very low sodium diet. Elevation of legs and you also.might need some diuretics.
Also you need to get a general blood work.done to rule out kidney and heart problems
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