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What Causes Severely Swollen Feet While Suffering From Renal Failure?
my dad 81 yrs old is on hospice for congestive heart failure and renal failure due to 20 yrs of prednisone to treat severe RA he also has stage 3 lung cancer from 50 yrs of smoking but has not smoked in 6-7 yrs..he is currently bedridden and feet or so severely swollen also his skin tear and the slightest touch but he appears to be eating well and urinating in cath bag urine is clear but he has itching of skin and skin rashes also severe swelling is this due to renal failure and do you think he is terminal
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hello,
The kidney problems can cause severe swelling in the body, legs especially but the face and lower back as well if the patient is laying down. This happens especially if a lot of protein is passed with urine due to problems with kidney.
Having a urinalysis and checking for albumin in urine and checking the total protein level and albumin level in blood will help determine if the kidney is the cause of the swelling.
I hope I have answered to your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
The kidney problems can cause severe swelling in the body, legs especially but the face and lower back as well if the patient is laying down. This happens especially if a lot of protein is passed with urine due to problems with kidney.
Having a urinalysis and checking for albumin in urine and checking the total protein level and albumin level in blood will help determine if the kidney is the cause of the swelling.
I hope I have answered to your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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