May 26, 2012
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Diabetic and Hypertensive with swelling of feet |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I have diabetes type 2 and my feet and legs keep swelling up even when I take water pills? why Dear Nancy: Swelling of the feet may signify a poor urinary clearance due to diabetic nephropathy or cardiac insufficiency due to hypertension. I would advise you to consult your doctor for a complete physical examination and blood-work like complete blood count, kidney function tests, blood glucose, electrocardiogram, chest x-ray and and ECHO. Treatment will depend on the cause of the fluid retention. |
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