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What Do Swollen Feet And Breathlessness Indicate?
Question: I have swollen feet and I am breatheness when I get up to stand or to walk
Brief Answer:
Could be cardiac problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel
With your clinical picture and swelling in the feet( as in picture), in my opinion you are suffering from cardiac decompensation . I suggest that you consult a cardiologist ASAP and if there is time in meeting him- Visit ER ASAP.
Thanks fir the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Could be cardiac problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel
With your clinical picture and swelling in the feet( as in picture), in my opinion you are suffering from cardiac decompensation . I suggest that you consult a cardiologist ASAP and if there is time in meeting him- Visit ER ASAP.
Thanks fir the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I would like a other option
Brief Answer:
Other options could be lung disease ,anemia or thyroid disease,
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen both the pictures. which are basically same showing swelling in the feet.
Breathlessness with swelling of feet means there is increase in the body fluids- most likely due to cardiac problem. However one has to rule out anemia ( low hemoglobin) , thyroid ( hypothyroidism), Lung problem ( chronic airway obstruction disease) and few others.
In all these cases, you need full investigation as to the exact cause and if breathlessness persists , then it is better to be in emergency so that all parameters can be monitored. Taking diuretics will help you but there can be excessive loss of electrolytes and side effects.
Thanx
Other options could be lung disease ,anemia or thyroid disease,
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen both the pictures. which are basically same showing swelling in the feet.
Breathlessness with swelling of feet means there is increase in the body fluids- most likely due to cardiac problem. However one has to rule out anemia ( low hemoglobin) , thyroid ( hypothyroidism), Lung problem ( chronic airway obstruction disease) and few others.
In all these cases, you need full investigation as to the exact cause and if breathlessness persists , then it is better to be in emergency so that all parameters can be monitored. Taking diuretics will help you but there can be excessive loss of electrolytes and side effects.
Thanx
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
What is cardiac decompensation
Brief Answer:
when heart fails to adequately circulate blood.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Cardiac decompensation is when heart not able to keep pace with the workload. Because it fails to circulate fluid as per requirements of body , fluid tends to accumulate in various body organs leading to congestion in body parts. your symptoms match it.
Thanx
when heart fails to adequately circulate blood.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Cardiac decompensation is when heart not able to keep pace with the workload. Because it fails to circulate fluid as per requirements of body , fluid tends to accumulate in various body organs leading to congestion in body parts. your symptoms match it.
Thanx
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
How serous cardiac decompression
Brief Answer:
Cardiologist will assess
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I cannot say how serious in your case. You have to meet a cardiologist and he will assess the seriousness. Maybe he will get some tests done.
As such cardiac decompensation is serious business- rest will depend on severity.
Thanx
Cardiologist will assess
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I cannot say how serious in your case. You have to meet a cardiologist and he will assess the seriousness. Maybe he will get some tests done.
As such cardiac decompensation is serious business- rest will depend on severity.
Thanx
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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