Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Could Swelling In Legs Of A Heart Patient Be A Matter Of Concern?
My dad has a very bad heart and his feet started to swell today. He is almost 74 years of age, weighs about 135 lbs and is about 5'4. He has had by pass surgery 13 years ago, had a stroke 5 years ago, heartache 2 years ago and a heartache 6 weeks ago. Is this a concern
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Hi,
Yes, certainly it's a matter of worry and indicates that heart is pumping adequate blood so leads to swelling of legs and other sites. However it's a treatable condition. His echo should be done and he'll need some medicine called as diuretics like Dytor etc.
At home, he should have strict salt and water restrictions preferably less than one litre. Also, he should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Regular exercises like brisk walking, or just walking according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week.
Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
Yes, certainly it's a matter of worry and indicates that heart is pumping adequate blood so leads to swelling of legs and other sites. However it's a treatable condition. His echo should be done and he'll need some medicine called as diuretics like Dytor etc.
At home, he should have strict salt and water restrictions preferably less than one litre. Also, he should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Regular exercises like brisk walking, or just walking according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week.
Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Stroke
Loading Online Doctors....