Patient's question:
My mother has high blood pressure. Recently, her feet have been swollen, and the swelling is concave. I would like to consult if high blood pressure can cause foot swelling?Doctor's answer:
If you have a long history of hypertension and experience bilateral pitting edema again recently, it is highly likely that this is caused by kidney problems induced by hypertension. In this case, it is recommended to have your kidney function checked at the hospital, including a kidney ultrasound and a routine urinalysis, to rule out hypoalbuminemia caused by hypertensive nephropathy. After identifying the cause, active symptomatic treatment should be administered. It is also important to maintain blood pressure within the normal range in daily life.