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What Causes Swollen Face And Hands, Breathing Difficulty, Weight Gain And Tachycardia?
Question: Sudden swelling in face and hands. Shortness of breath, very fatigued, weight gain of 14 lbs in 3 days, seemingly rapid heart rate.
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are reporting especially face swelling and weight gain are associated with renal (kidney) disease such as glomerulonefritis.
This is why I strongly recommend that you should contact your doctor immediately. If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations:
- Blood work
- Creatinine clearance
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Ecg
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are reporting especially face swelling and weight gain are associated with renal (kidney) disease such as glomerulonefritis.
This is why I strongly recommend that you should contact your doctor immediately. If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations:
- Blood work
- Creatinine clearance
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Ecg
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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