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What Causes Dyspnea Upon Excretion, Sudden Rapid Weight Gain And Feet Swelling?
Question: I am a 40, F,C, currently under care for Psudotumor Cerebri bring managed by implanted Epidural Morphine, since implant on 9\26\16. Since implant began having following symptoms progressively worsening, shortness of breath upon excretion, sudden rapid weight gain (25 lbs), swelling feet, hands, arms, legs, belly), pain and tingling in feet and hands, sharp pain on left arm, pressure in center of chest, congestion. I a lot so stopped breathing in February and received C.P.R. My health care providers are strongly suggesting testing for possible heart failure. Would you be inclined to agree? Thank you for your consideration
Brief Answer:
Heart failure should to be ruled out.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your symptoms, it's extremely important to screen for heart failure.
Heart failure can present with such described symptoms.
At this point, it's very important to screen through an ECG, CHEDT X-RAY and 2D ECHO of the heart.
If heart failure us diagnosed early, it should can be treated early and outcomes will be better.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Heart failure should to be ruled out.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your symptoms, it's extremely important to screen for heart failure.
Heart failure can present with such described symptoms.
At this point, it's very important to screen through an ECG, CHEDT X-RAY and 2D ECHO of the heart.
If heart failure us diagnosed early, it should can be treated early and outcomes will be better.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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