i was out shopping and felt my legs get heavy and i started sweating and lost the color in my face . i went home and my blood pressure was 140 / 80 . i have rested , the sweats are gone and now my face and ears are red and warm , my legs still ache in the thighs
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your query and concern. Swollen legs in your case can be directly related to elevated blood pressure and right sided heart failure. I advise you to have a 2 dimensional echocardiography, ECG and lipid profile to assess the functioning of your heart. Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate regularly. Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day. Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days. Chat Doctor. Reduce the intake of fatty and fried foods. Fruits like pomegranate, apple,