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What causes pedal edema and high blood pressure.?


I recently have pitting edema on my ankles and a bp of 140/90.I normally have a bp of 120/80
I smoke a pack a day, have a lot of stress and I weigh 135lbs.I take 20mg of atarax a day for anxiety and have occassional heart papatations. Up until now I've been in fairly good health.

Sounds like you could use a diuretic, possibly a blood pressure pill. You need to see a physician..

Yep, sounds like a good diuretic is in order for you. Hypertension (high blood pressure) and pitting pedal edema (foot and ankle swelling) are potentially dangerous. See your doctor.... Soon.

First, Atarax is for itching, not anxiety. I must assume you mean Ativan. It sounds as though you may have Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). You lungs may fill with fluid as well, making it difficult to breath. A blood Pressure with a built in diuretic is a common RX for this situation. Also QUIT SMOKING!!!

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