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What Causes Swollen Fingers While On Cartia?
Question: I'm on Cardia for SVT but I noticed sometimes my feet swell where I can't see my angle bone and my fingers swell where I can't take off my wedding ring . But it goes down also it's not all the time . What is the side affect of this medicine I been on this medicine since 2006
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows :
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that Cartia may be associated with several side effects; with limbs edema being demonstrated in certain individuals.
But before concluding on a potential implication of Cartia, it is necessary to investigate for other possible causes of edema such as right heart failure; hypoproteinemia, inportant kidney dysfunction.
In this regard some medical tests are recommended:
- cardiac ultrasound,
- plasma protein level,
- complete blood count,
- kidney function tests
If the above result normal, then you should discuss with your attending physician on the possibility of chanding Cartia aith a betablocker drug.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further uncertainties feel free to ask me again .
Kind regatds,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows :
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that Cartia may be associated with several side effects; with limbs edema being demonstrated in certain individuals.
But before concluding on a potential implication of Cartia, it is necessary to investigate for other possible causes of edema such as right heart failure; hypoproteinemia, inportant kidney dysfunction.
In this regard some medical tests are recommended:
- cardiac ultrasound,
- plasma protein level,
- complete blood count,
- kidney function tests
If the above result normal, then you should discuss with your attending physician on the possibility of chanding Cartia aith a betablocker drug.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further uncertainties feel free to ask me again .
Kind regatds,
Dr. Iliri
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