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What Causes Leg Swelling In A Hypertensive Person?

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Question : MY CALVES ARE CONSTANTLY SWOLLEN WITH TIGHT SKIN. i AM 82 YO ; HAVE HAD HYPERTENSION FOR 30 YEARS, (CURRENTLY 130/80) ARTERIAL STENT IMPLANTED 12-13 Y AGO. BEEN DEALING WITH p.d. FOR 12 YRS. STILL XXXXXXX W/CANE. WHAT ARE MY RISK FACTORS?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Chronic legs ischemia.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Thank you for the query.

Most likely you have worsening of chronic legs ischemia due to atherosclerosis. Blood flow to your legs is inefficient so your muscles (calf muscles) are in pain.

The worse possibility is limbs necrosis in which scenario there may need an amputation. But it may also stay like that for many more years.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.

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What Causes Leg Swelling In A Hypertensive Person?

Brief Answer: Chronic legs ischemia. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for the query. Most likely you have worsening of chronic legs ischemia due to atherosclerosis. Blood flow to your legs is inefficient so your muscles (calf muscles) are in pain. The worse possibility is limbs necrosis in which scenario there may need an amputation. But it may also stay like that for many more years. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards.