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Why do my hands and feet feel swollen and burn and kinda look red after i go for a walk? my blood pressure was very high last time i went to doctor

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High : Blood pressure can certainly cause swelling in extremities but unusual at your age but it happens. See your pcp to monitor the blood pressure.

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Answered 4/16/2016

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