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What Causes Swollen Legs While On Antibiotics For Pneumonia?
My sister works in a dialysis center and has had pneumonia twice in the last couple of months. This second bout is fairly recent and was again treated with antibiotics. She has not been able to get rid of the cough and in the last few days developed swelling in her legs as well as a rapid heartbeat. Her bp is normal. Her pcp is sending her for a couple of tests, a lexi and I can t remember the other. Any thoughts.
Fri, 6 Apr 2018
Hello,
The most possible issue here is systemic manifestation of underlying infection in form of sepsis, side effects of medicines currently used or others.
In our clinic, we recommend thorough work up with lab tests and guide to manage in accordance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
The most possible issue here is systemic manifestation of underlying infection in form of sepsis, side effects of medicines currently used or others.
In our clinic, we recommend thorough work up with lab tests and guide to manage in accordance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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