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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Leg While Suffering From High BP And Diabetes?

I am 49 years old and I have diabetes and high blood pressure. I m 6ft and 260lbs. My knee started to ache Monday. It stopped after I wore a knee brace. But my leg has swollen from my ankle to mid thigh. I can tell it s fluid. There s no pain. But I need to know why it s swollen.
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your blood pressure and sugar level should be properly controlled. Get lab tests for blood urea and serum Creatinine and urinary albumin. You should tab Telmisartan as it will cause disappearance and will control high blood pressure.

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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Leg While Suffering From High BP And Diabetes?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your blood pressure and sugar level should be properly controlled. Get lab tests for blood urea and serum Creatinine and urinary albumin. You should tab Telmisartan as it will cause disappearance and will control high blood pressure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.