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Cardiac Patient, Have Unusual Edema, Not Responding To Torosemide. Headache, Cramps, Breathing Problem. What To Do ?
Hi I am a 41 yr old cardiac patient I am experiencing unusual edema that is not responding to torosemide 20 mg.. I'm having some restricted breathing, stomach pain, muscle cramps and a bad head ache.. An though I'm passing fluid, my weight has not decreased at all an I have gained 30 lbs of water weight in the last 3 days. What should I do?
Hi, it exageration that increasing 30 lbs, in 3 days. any how it possible to gain weight inspite of taking diuretics. The other causes could be defeciency of bcomplex, hypoproteinemia, hypothyroidism, etc. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe, high potency bcomplex injections, proteine suppliments, omeprazole, domperidone, mild pain killers, broncho dialators etc for relief. Thank you.
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Cardiac Patient, Have Unusual Edema, Not Responding To Torosemide. Headache, Cramps, Breathing Problem. What To Do ?
Hi, it exageration that increasing 30 lbs, in 3 days. any how it possible to gain weight inspite of taking diuretics. The other causes could be defeciency of bcomplex, hypoproteinemia, hypothyroidism, etc. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe, high potency bcomplex injections, proteine suppliments, omeprazole, domperidone, mild pain killers, broncho dialators etc for relief. Thank you.