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Hi I Am A 66 Year Old Woman. For 4
Question: Hi I am a 66 year old woman. For 4 days my entire body has been swollen at least twice my normal size.I have had swelling before, but nothing like this, I have not seen mt Dr. yet as he has been on vacation
I look forward to hearing from you
Thank you
Jeannie
I look forward to hearing from you
Thank you
Jeannie
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to fluid retention.
For this reason, I recommend taking diuretics (furasemide or torasemide) or increase the dose if you are taking them.
A cardiac ultrasound is necessary to examine your heart function and structure.
Some blood lab tests ( complete blood count, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests) are necessary to investigate for possible metabolic disorders that can lead to increased fluid retention.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards!
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to fluid retention.
For this reason, I recommend taking diuretics (furasemide or torasemide) or increase the dose if you are taking them.
A cardiac ultrasound is necessary to examine your heart function and structure.
Some blood lab tests ( complete blood count, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests) are necessary to investigate for possible metabolic disorders that can lead to increased fluid retention.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards!
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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