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My ankles have been swelling . could it be because i'm over weigh?
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Blood pressure: Cut on salt intake, stop soda drinking, anything with sodium you have to stop so read lable.
Answered 3/26/2013
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See a doctor: Being overweight can be a factor, but so could high blood pressure or vericose veins.
Answered 3/4/2013
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