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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Leg And Face
Question: What does it mean if my Nanny's upper legs are swelled a lot and also her face in the morning. It is now for a week. I am giving her water tablets and Nephrosolid and Boldocynara at the moment to se if this will helps. She did suffer from a blood clot 7 months ago and also do suffer from swollen legs beneath the knees and swollen feet for years now, but now suddenly a week ago her face specially around the eyes. But sudden 3 days ago the upper legs is swollen and a lot. What can I give her she do not have medical aid and she is 73 years old and do not smoke anymore or drink alcohol. Have never drink alcohol.
Brief Answer:
May be related to fluid overload from a kidney disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Appreciate your concern for your nanny.
The swelling of the face which is noticed most in the mornings may be due to a kidney disease. If it is possible get a blood count, serum creatinine, Serum albumin and a urine routine examination and get back to me.
In the meanwhile reduce her salt and fluid intake.
You can give her one tablet Lasix in the morning for the time being till the results are available.
May be related to fluid overload from a kidney disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Appreciate your concern for your nanny.
The swelling of the face which is noticed most in the mornings may be due to a kidney disease. If it is possible get a blood count, serum creatinine, Serum albumin and a urine routine examination and get back to me.
In the meanwhile reduce her salt and fluid intake.
You can give her one tablet Lasix in the morning for the time being till the results are available.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor really appreciate, I will see how quick I can get her to the clinic for the examination you ask for. She do drink a lot of tea, and a lot of water, I have just told her to reduce that. Can I still give her the water tablet Urirex in the meantime with the Lasix? I will get the Lasix tomorrow.sorry I see Lasix is a water tablet will get that
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
I think with salt and fluid restrictions along with Lasix would help her till we have a diagnosis.
Best wishes
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
I think with salt and fluid restrictions along with Lasix would help her till we have a diagnosis.
Best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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