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What Does Swelling In The Ankles While Suffering From Kidney Failure Indicate?

I am in kidney failure,the doctor said on a scale of 1 to 10 I m at 5 and I have had two blood test last year,waiting see the doctor,I ve had swelling in both legs and ankles my doctor back home prescribed a water pill it has went down,I m in Yuma Az. I m going to the Va clinic but I m being treated by cardiologist in Illinois and I was going to Va doctor today he cancelled and I rescheduled for March 8,I was on blood pressure meds.the cardiologist took me off it till blood readings go down , I Take my blood pressure daily and cut down on salt.Is there anything else I should be doing?
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Hi,

There are various reasons for swelling in the ankles along with kidney failure like worsening renal function, side effect of anti-hypertensive drugs, venous return issues, cardiac or pulmonary dysfunction.

Detailed case evaluation and co-relation of the parameters are of immense importance. Till that time, you can check the list of anti-hypertensive medications whether it is containing Amlodipine or not, which is a very common cause of this issue.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Wish you great health.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel, General & Family Physician
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What Does Swelling In The Ankles While Suffering From Kidney Failure Indicate?

Hi, There are various reasons for swelling in the ankles along with kidney failure like worsening renal function, side effect of anti-hypertensive drugs, venous return issues, cardiac or pulmonary dysfunction. Detailed case evaluation and co-relation of the parameters are of immense importance. Till that time, you can check the list of anti-hypertensive medications whether it is containing Amlodipine or not, which is a very common cause of this issue. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wish you great health. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel, General & Family Physician