Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
87 Years. Swelling In Legs. Have Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension. Fluid Retention Or Blood Pooling?
I am 87 years old. I have chronic venous insufficency, Congestive Heart failure;encounter for long term use of anticoagulants; Hypertension. My legs are swelling in a most disgusting way. It must be either fluid retention or blood poling. I don't hurt and I may keep living for years. What kind of doctor should I see? Is there \some kind of "do it myself thing at home" that might be helpfu?
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
hello thanks for the query
swelling in the legs can have multiple reasons like congestive heart failure,renal failure,liver impairment,venous insufficiency,hypoproteinemia,etc
what medication are you on for chf(diuretics,digoxin,anti hypertensives)
do you have facial puffiness(early morning suggest renal problem)..
abdomen distension (liver and rt heart failure),,
shortness of breath on exertion or difficulty breathing in lying down(orthopnoea),nights dysnoea(chf)..
i suggest you to consult a doctor ,get examined ,and investigated properly
bye take care
swelling in the legs can have multiple reasons like congestive heart failure,renal failure,liver impairment,venous insufficiency,hypoproteinemia,etc
what medication are you on for chf(diuretics,digoxin,anti hypertensives)
do you have facial puffiness(early morning suggest renal problem)..
abdomen distension (liver and rt heart failure),,
shortness of breath on exertion or difficulty breathing in lying down(orthopnoea),nights dysnoea(chf)..
i suggest you to consult a doctor ,get examined ,and investigated properly
bye take care
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Cardiovascular disease
Loading Online Doctors....