Re: How Does Hypertension Cause Swelling and Edema?

Yes, I'll do that. I have hypertension with HBP.
I'm just curious why hypertension causes edema.
Can't see the doc for thirty days.

Tom


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