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William Bowden
Jul 17, 2008, 07:34 AM
For the past month, both of my ankles have been swelling. When I get up in the morning, they are normal, once I have been on my feet for several hours, they start to swell. The right one more than the left one. No pain what so ever. I do take medication for Blood pressure, a very low dosage 2.5. I have been on this medication for 14 years. I take my pressure daily it runs 118 over 68 to 126 over 76.
N0help4u
Jul 17, 2008, 07:39 AM
You really should go get it diagnosed cause it could be anything
Poor circulation, gout, water,.
Causes can include sodium retention, obesity, neuromuscular disorders, taking birth control pills or hormone therapy, laxative abuse, diuretic abuse, allergic reactions, trauma or poor diet/malnutrition and standing too long. Some or all of these causes may contribute to swollen ankles.
pdaher
Jul 17, 2008, 12:59 PM
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Edema, abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues or in the body cavities causing swelling or distention of the affected parts. Edema of the ankles and lower legs (in ambulatory patients) is characteristic of congestive heart failure, but it can... more
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Choux
Jul 17, 2008, 01:15 PM
Call your physician today. Fluid is accumulating in your lower extremities. Your heart and blood vessels are not working efficiently for any number of reasons.
Best wishes, :)