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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Feet And Ankles While Having Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
Question: I am 54 old male with a fib controlled with meds at night when sleeping my feet, ankles and calves swell and burn and sting. after up and moving swelling goes down. any answers??
also fatige some evenings
also fatige some evenings
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms may be related to heart failure. Heart failure is a common complication in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation.
If you were my patient I would recommend to add a water pill to your therapy. Also i would suggest to do a cardiac echo to exclude/confirm heart failure.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms may be related to heart failure. Heart failure is a common complication in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation.
If you were my patient I would recommend to add a water pill to your therapy. Also i would suggest to do a cardiac echo to exclude/confirm heart failure.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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