You may notice swelling in some parts of your body if you have high blood pressure. This buildup of fluids, called peripheral edema, usually occurs in your ankles, feet, lower legs, hands arms and lungs. It is a result of some degree of heart failure (see below), secondary in many cases to high blood pressure, but it can be linked to certain medications (such as calcium channel blockers, or CCBs) that your healthcare professional has prescribed to lower your blood pressure. Other drugs, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs