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My husband feet are swollen real bad. he,has gout, and high blood pressure, do he need to see a doctor?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Yes. Need doctor.: I think your husband does need to see the doctor for this, if he hasn't by now. Gout should not cause a chronic swelling of the feet. A heart issue can, and with his age and history of high blood pressure this would be my first concern.

Answered 1/1/2018

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A member asked:

My husband feet are swollen real bad. he,has gout, and high blood pressure, do he need to see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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