Re: How Does Hypertension Cause Swelling and Edema?




"Tom" <hbp@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:3yrUe.254$YI6.233@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Where does the fluid settle?

There can be many causes for swelling and edema. I would suggest a medical
exam for follow-up.

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> Tom
> "Robert" <Robertitsme@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > "Tom" <hbp@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> >> How does hypertension cause cause swelling or edema?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Tom
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> >>
> >
> > Salt retention causes water retention which causes hypertension.
> > With diuretics, salt excretion causes water excretion which lowers blood
> > pressure.
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