10 High Blood Pressure Symptoms
Symptom #10: Swelling In The Ankles
Swelling in the lower parts of the body, especially the legs, ankles, and feet, may be a sign that you have high blood pressure. The swelling, also called edema, occurs because the heart is overwhelmed and therefore is unable to handle all the pumping work. This causes the body to retain fluid, which collects within tissues and cause edema.
In most cases, edema is a sign that the blood pressure problem has been around for a long time. This could mean that your kidneys are already failing. The heart may also be seriously affected and could be failing. For these reasons, stop waiting for the edema to go away. Instead, go to a health facility and get yourself tested for high blood pressure and other issues.
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