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What Causes High BP, Yellow Discoloration In Feet And Swelling In Legs?

Hi I m a 60 year old male,ive notice swelling ever day in my legs and ankles. I have noticed that my blood pressure is quite high too, I;ve monetered my blood pressure for the past 2 weeks, today I noticed a yellow colour to my feet , I,m also over weight , I weigh 255 pounds , I,m 5 foot 10
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
High blood pressure is one of the causes of swelling in legs and feet.
The high blood pressure needs to be controlled.
Control of blood pressure will improve the swelling and will also prevent the end organ damage caused by high blood pressure.
Yellowish discoloration of body occurs due to jaundice, however, selective yellow discoloration of feet does not occur in jaundice.
The swelling of legs and feet can give a yellowish hue to the overlying skin so I believe this is the cause of yellowish discoloration.
I suggest you to consult your physician for clinical assessment of the skin on feet and treatment of blood pressure.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes High BP, Yellow Discoloration In Feet And Swelling In Legs?

Hello and welcome to HCM, High blood pressure is one of the causes of swelling in legs and feet. The high blood pressure needs to be controlled. Control of blood pressure will improve the swelling and will also prevent the end organ damage caused by high blood pressure. Yellowish discoloration of body occurs due to jaundice, however, selective yellow discoloration of feet does not occur in jaundice. The swelling of legs and feet can give a yellowish hue to the overlying skin so I believe this is the cause of yellowish discoloration. I suggest you to consult your physician for clinical assessment of the skin on feet and treatment of blood pressure. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri