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Had A Triple Bypass Surgery. Had Diabetes. Why Have Legs Discolored?
My mother-in-law is 81, she had a triple bypass surgery in 2002 and since has diabetes as well. Broke he hips once when she fell, since been using a cane to move around. I ve noticed in the last 2 weeks her walking is different, she is leaning more on wall support or on sofa. Her legs and feet have become discolored and swollen, just yesterday her breathing is more heavier. We will see doctor tomorrow, she is very weak. Is this a sign of congestive heart failure? Will she end up in hospital?
Mon, 6 May 2013
Hello,
Your mother-in-law is an elderly diabetic. She has undergone bypass surgery.
She as also undergone hip replacement surgery.
She complains of tachycardia, pedal edema and cyanosis.
Considering all the above it may be a congestive cardiac failure. She may require hospitalization.
It may also be due to any vascular compromise arising from her surgical site.
She needs evaluation.
Your mother-in-law is an elderly diabetic. She has undergone bypass surgery.
She as also undergone hip replacement surgery.
She complains of tachycardia, pedal edema and cyanosis.
Considering all the above it may be a congestive cardiac failure. She may require hospitalization.
It may also be due to any vascular compromise arising from her surgical site.
She needs evaluation.
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