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What Causes Puffy Face In An Elderly Person?
Question: Hi,
Why does my mom keeps XXXXXXX a swollen or puffy face for the last 4 or 5 weeks. she is 77 years old and her health is ok.?
My e mail address is YYYY@YYYY
Why does my mom keeps XXXXXXX a swollen or puffy face for the last 4 or 5 weeks. she is 77 years old and her health is ok.?
My e mail address is YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Need more info
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Puffy face can be because of various reasons so in order to help you I need more info from you
1. have you noticed reduced urine output since the past few weeks ?
2. any new drugs tried especially pain killers
3. any history of fever or burning while passing urine
4. any history of chest discomfort or chest pain?
5, please mention all the medication she might be on
Please get back to me , I am awaiting your reply
regards
Need more info
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Puffy face can be because of various reasons so in order to help you I need more info from you
1. have you noticed reduced urine output since the past few weeks ?
2. any new drugs tried especially pain killers
3. any history of fever or burning while passing urine
4. any history of chest discomfort or chest pain?
5, please mention all the medication she might be on
Please get back to me , I am awaiting your reply
regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doctor,
My Mom. has been off her meds. for a least two weeks now, but she stil gets a redish swollen (today) face. she needs to go constantly to the bathroom to urine, but that is about all,
My Mom. has been off her meds. for a least two weeks now, but she stil gets a redish swollen (today) face. she needs to go constantly to the bathroom to urine, but that is about all,
Brief Answer:
Swollen face
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back
The fact that she has a swollen face and also increased frequency of urine could mean that there could be a urinary tract infection. One other possibility is thyroid disorder.
This is how you should go about it
1. Get a Complete blood count, urine routine and renal function test done
2. Approach the GP with these reports, if the reports are within normal limits then please get a thyroid function test done
3. Please do not ignore this any further
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Swollen face
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back
The fact that she has a swollen face and also increased frequency of urine could mean that there could be a urinary tract infection. One other possibility is thyroid disorder.
This is how you should go about it
1. Get a Complete blood count, urine routine and renal function test done
2. Approach the GP with these reports, if the reports are within normal limits then please get a thyroid function test done
3. Please do not ignore this any further
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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