Bilateral pitting pedal edema
80y, male,DM + HTN (good control, HbA1c 6.7, BP 132/75), Euthyroid, having bilateral mild pitting pedal edema with moderate anorexia. Please suggest further investigation.
All reports normal Gravity induced pedal edema Check for HTN medicine If beta blockers are there, then stop it Add diuretics
Side effect of Amlodipine 100%sure
Amlodipine induced Change the drug
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