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What Causes Puffy Face In An Elderly Person?

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Posted on Thu, 7 May 2015
Question: Hi,
Why does my mom keeps XXXXXXX a swollen or puffy face for the last 4 or 5 weeks. she is 77 years old and her health is ok.?
My e mail address is YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query

Puffy face can be because of various reasons so in order to help you I need more info from you

1. have you noticed reduced urine output since the past few weeks ?
2. any new drugs tried especially pain killers
3. any history of fever or burning while passing urine
4. any history of chest discomfort or chest pain?
5, please mention all the medication she might be on

Please get back to me , I am awaiting your reply

regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (24 minutes later)
Hi Doctor,
My Mom. has been off her meds. for a least two weeks now, but she stil gets a redish swollen (today) face. she needs to go constantly to the bathroom to urine, but that is about all,
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Swollen face

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

The fact that she has a swollen face and also increased frequency of urine could mean that there could be a urinary tract infection. One other possibility is thyroid disorder.
This is how you should go about it

1. Get a Complete blood count, urine routine and renal function test done
2. Approach the GP with these reports, if the reports are within normal limits then please get a thyroid function test done
3. Please do not ignore this any further

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Puffy Face In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Need more info Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Puffy face can be because of various reasons so in order to help you I need more info from you 1. have you noticed reduced urine output since the past few weeks ? 2. any new drugs tried especially pain killers 3. any history of fever or burning while passing urine 4. any history of chest discomfort or chest pain? 5, please mention all the medication she might be on Please get back to me , I am awaiting your reply regards