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A 68-year-old female asked:

What are the causes for swollen feet? i am 73,have good health generally except for high blood pressure. i take daily walks in the morning.

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Dr. Phillip Goebel
Emergency Medicine 18 years experience
Several : Venous insufficiency (when the valves in your vein no longer work), heart failure, kidney failure, liver failure, hormonal imbalance, and some medications can cause swelling of the lower extremities.
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Last updated May 21, 2021

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