Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I am currently 32 years old. I recently had a thorough check-up at the hospital and found that I have slightly high blood pressure. After taking medication recently, I noticed that oral hypertension medication has caused foot edema. Doctor, is this harmful to the body? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello:It is a pleasure to serve you. Based on the information you provided, if the antihypertensive medication you are taking is a calcium channel blocker, it is likely a side effect of the oral antihypertensive medication, and it will absolutely not cause harm to your body. If the edema is severe, you may consider switching to another antihypertensive medication. If, in addition to edema, you need to go to the hospital for a thorough examination to rule out heart and kidney diseases. Pay attention to a low-salt, low-fat diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, quit smoking and drinking, and avoid negative emotions.