My mom wanted me to start working out w/her because her blood pressure was dangerously high. So we signed up, and we started working out. She was on the treadmill and would walk at a steady pace for about 30 minutes a day. Well one morning when she woke up...both of her ankles were really swollen...w/alot of fluid on them. Does anyone have any suggestions as to why this is? They are still that way. Thanks.
2006-08-30 05:36:07 · 4 answers · asked by surprise 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
My Mom also has severe high blood pressure, she was also getting migraines. Her legs starting swelling like she was pregnant and her hands and feet started to peel; turns out she had Graves Disease. It's a disease that effects your thyroid, can be hyper active (high blood pressure) or hypo active (low blood pressure). I would have your Mom go to the doctor right away and have them test her thyroid. Edema or swelling is also a sign of kidney failure. I would limit the amount of exercise, you don't want to get her blood pressure too high, she could go into cardiac arrest. Wait until you go to the doctor. What I am listing are extreme cases, I'm not a Doctor so I can't diagnose. Just past experiences.
2006-08-30 05:46:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably is retaining water. She should see a doctor ASAP. He or she will probably prescribe water pills for her.
Tell her to keep working out.
I know when I excerise my hands blow up especially in the heat.
I hope it get better.
2006-08-30 12:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by KittyKat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my moms ankles are extremely swollen and i cant get her to go to the drs she hasnt gone in 15 years and im worried and i cant make her go i want her to
2006-08-30 12:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by puff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She suffers from edema. She needs to see her doctor and get a prescription for a diuretic.
2006-08-30 12:39:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋