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I am over 45 years old on high bp control drugs. i get swollen legs when i'm inactive for a while. why does this happen?
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Several things: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor. Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.
Answered 1/16/2013
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