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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Level With Swollen Ankles?
Thank you for taking a look at this my mom is 87 years old and has very swollen ankles and has a blood pressure of 102 over 87. She will not go to the hospital I'm taking care of her at home and any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Steve Sauder phone number 303-475-9208
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
Hello,
This is complicated and she really need to be seen in Emergency or in her doctor's office as soon as possible. To determine the cause she needs an exam and blood tests.
If she absolutely will not go, then call her doctor's office and see what they advise based upon her medical conditions.
Make sure she elevates her legs and avoids all salt or salt containing products.
She could have problems with her heart or kidneys so please try to get her to a doctor as soon as possible.
Regards
This is complicated and she really need to be seen in Emergency or in her doctor's office as soon as possible. To determine the cause she needs an exam and blood tests.
If she absolutely will not go, then call her doctor's office and see what they advise based upon her medical conditions.
Make sure she elevates her legs and avoids all salt or salt containing products.
She could have problems with her heart or kidneys so please try to get her to a doctor as soon as possible.
Regards
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