I have high blood pressure, leg swelling, and elevated creatine levels. Kindly help.

Q. What could be the reason for leg swelling with high blood pressure and elevated creatine levels?

Answered by
Dr. Yash Kathuria
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Jan 07, 2023 and last reviewed on: Dec 14, 2023

Hello doctor,

I have high blood pressure, leg swelling, and elevated creatine levels. I also have dizziness, and I cannot travel because of this condition.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

First, I want you to tell me your previous creatinine level and an ultrasound of the kidneys. You have high blood pressure and leg swelling that point towards kidney disease, with protein in the urine. There is a possibility that you might have chronic kidney disease, which went undiagnosed. Please elaborate on your history of diabetes, previous hypertension, medication history, and family history.

Thank you.


Investigations to be done:

1. Urinalysis.

2. Urine protein creatinine ratio (UPCR).

3. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level.

4. Serum uric acid level.

5. Liver function test (LFT).

6. Iron profile.

7. Ultrasound of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder (USG-KUB).

Probable diagnosis:

CKD (chronic kidney disease).


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