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Suggest Treatment For Pitting Edema, Frequent Urination And Mild Back Pain
Question: Have pitting edema, frequent urination, mild back pain. I am obese, but have never had diabetes or hypertension issues. (up to now, I guess) Will a ARB (like Benicar) alone help or will more pills be needed daily. Have not seen doctor yet. I know the terminology and symptoms, because I grew up in a Doctor household, and worked as office manager for 10 years. I am 46, 5' 11", 335 #s. On recent visit to minuteclinic for ear infection, I had 190/120 on the sphygno
Brief Answer:
see a physician first
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
One reading of high bp doesn't labels one as hypertensive. At least three readings at different times are needed.
As as you are having pitting oedema, so its advisiable to get an ECG done and show to a physician before starting any medications as there could be signs of CCF.
Also frequent urination with back pain could be due to UTI. So also get a routine urine test done to help in diagnosis and subsequent management.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
see a physician first
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
One reading of high bp doesn't labels one as hypertensive. At least three readings at different times are needed.
As as you are having pitting oedema, so its advisiable to get an ECG done and show to a physician before starting any medications as there could be signs of CCF.
Also frequent urination with back pain could be due to UTI. So also get a routine urine test done to help in diagnosis and subsequent management.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
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