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Does Dementia With Swollen Ankles & Frequent Urination Suggest Kidney Failure?

my mother is 83 and has congestive heart failure she has become increasingly more and more confused with signs of dementia in the past 3 weeksi noticed her ankles very swollen today and frequent trips to the bathroom to urinate without success is it possible she is going into kidney failure
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
She has congestive heart failure. Her ankle swelling may be due to that or some kidney problem. She should go for urine routine and microscopic examination, serum creatinine and blood urea level as well as ultrasound abdomen. This will help to search any kidney disease. Then she should take treatment accordingly. Her dementia may be due to age or kidney disease. But she should gobfor kidney function test first.

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Does Dementia With Swollen Ankles & Frequent Urination Suggest Kidney Failure?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has congestive heart failure. Her ankle swelling may be due to that or some kidney problem. She should go for urine routine and microscopic examination, serum creatinine and blood urea level as well as ultrasound abdomen. This will help to search any kidney disease. Then she should take treatment accordingly. Her dementia may be due to age or kidney disease. But she should gobfor kidney function test first. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.