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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Feet And Ankles
hello, i am 50 years old. For 2 and a half weeks I have had swelling of feet and ankles, and shortness of breath and filling of lungs . cough and frothy sputum. like periodically drowning gurggle. afraid may be onset of congestive heart failure. runs in family should I get checked?
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Hi & Welcome.
Based on the history given you seem to be suffering from congestive heart failure.
You are advised to consult a physician/cardiologist for proper evaluation and certain tests like ECG, Chest X ray, CBC, Echocardiography,etc to assess the severity of the disease.
Your doctor will prescribed drugs like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (Lisinopril) and a loop diuretic ("water pill") for the treatment of such condition. Beside the underlying condition like high BP, ischemic heart disease, or diabetes must also be treated.
Hope this will help.
Based on the history given you seem to be suffering from congestive heart failure.
You are advised to consult a physician/cardiologist for proper evaluation and certain tests like ECG, Chest X ray, CBC, Echocardiography,etc to assess the severity of the disease.
Your doctor will prescribed drugs like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (Lisinopril) and a loop diuretic ("water pill") for the treatment of such condition. Beside the underlying condition like high BP, ischemic heart disease, or diabetes must also be treated.
Hope this will help.
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