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Leg Swelling, Discoloration, Twitching. Taking Antibiotics, Red Itchy Skin. Pacemaker Operation Done. Treatment?
Hi Dr, My father who is 81 years old and have a pacemaker put in 3years ago, now I see his legs are swollen and discolored - like purple red. Now his hands are shaking and feet are twitching . He was on a medication( I don t the name) which gave him hives . He stopped taking that and now his skin is all red and dried and he itches alot . How bad is my father.? He lives in overseas and I am worried that I don; t get to see him soon.
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
Dear patient,,
It is difficult with so little information to know what exactly is your fathers diagnosis, but there are elements to suggest congestive heart failure, which is indeed very serious. If that is the case, he needs to be on specific medications as prescribed by his doctors overseas.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
It is difficult with so little information to know what exactly is your fathers diagnosis, but there are elements to suggest congestive heart failure, which is indeed very serious. If that is the case, he needs to be on specific medications as prescribed by his doctors overseas.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
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