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Old Aged Having Swelling In Scrotum, Both Legs. Chest Cracks At Bases. Ordered Several Tests

91 YEAR OLD MALE CAME IN OFFICE WITH C/O SWELLING OF SCROTUM ABOUT 3-4 DAYS O/E COMFORTABLE, NO RESPIRATORY DISTRESS CHEST CRACKES AT BASES SWELLING OF BOTH LEGS AND SCROTUM ABOUT SIZE OF GRAPE FRUIT PMH ARTHRITIS AND HTN MED DIVION, CELEBREX I ORDERED CBC, S.LYTES, BUN AND CR,LFT,CXR, EKG , U/S ABD AND PELVIS SHOULDI HAVE TO SENT ER OR START DIURETICS
Mon, 24 Jun 2013
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Good day!

The scrotal swelling might due to generalized edema or anasarca. Differentials would be a congestive heart failure , hypoproteinemia are venous insufficiency. Diuretics will help definitely but the cause of the edema should be investigated.

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Old Aged Having Swelling In Scrotum, Both Legs. Chest Cracks At Bases. Ordered Several Tests

Good day! The scrotal swelling might due to generalized edema or anasarca. Differentials would be a congestive heart failure , hypoproteinemia are venous insufficiency. Diuretics will help definitely but the cause of the edema should be investigated. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes.