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What Causes Swelling Throughout The Body After A Partial Nephrectomy?
Question: Just had partial refractory on left kidney on Friday 12/9. 62 yo male in good health. Terrible swelling throught body. Instantly 25 pounds heavier. Doctors telling me walk and rest, resume normal diet.
Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are caused by increased fluid retention.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be caused by increased fluid retention, related to kidney dysfunction. Maybe it is a temporary dysfunction, caused by the performed surgery, but it needs to be monitored.
I recommend performing some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- kidney function tests
- liver function tests
- blood electrolytes
- an urine analysis.
A cardiac ultrasound may be needed to examine your heart function and structure if all the above tests result normal.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Your symptoms are caused by increased fluid retention.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be caused by increased fluid retention, related to kidney dysfunction. Maybe it is a temporary dysfunction, caused by the performed surgery, but it needs to be monitored.
I recommend performing some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- kidney function tests
- liver function tests
- blood electrolytes
- an urine analysis.
A cardiac ultrasound may be needed to examine your heart function and structure if all the above tests result normal.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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