I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was becoming numb, and my ...
Q: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was becoming numb ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan.
ANSWER: The most common cause of leg swelling in older adults is venous insufficiency, also called chronic lower extremity venous disease. You have two risk factors for it: being obese and being ...