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Can Pulmonary Hypertension And Swelling Of Ankles And Abdomen Be Related?
41-yr-old female; I was recently (within the last month) diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, including severe swelling of ankles, some in abdomen. I take furosimide and spironolactone and K-dur.
For the past week, I have had really odd chest pains and a sharp/dull alternating pain in my right jugular vein. Is this related? Can I take anything for it. It is very scary.
For the past week, I have had really odd chest pains and a sharp/dull alternating pain in my right jugular vein. Is this related? Can I take anything for it. It is very scary.
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
Hello good observation...as pulmonary hypertension progress it will lead to functioning of right heart chamber gets deteriorated...excess fluid in body get accumulated in leg and abdomen ..need to take less salt ...less water and continue medication...take care
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