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What Causes Edema In The Ankle And Feet While On Diuretic And Warfarin?
what can I do to reduce ankle & feet edema. It has only been present for last 5 days. I am reducing my salt, elevating them. I am on diuretic & warfarin. My I.N.R. was 1.5 & blood pressure as 142/70 today. Should I be worried or besides pushing fluids to nite, can it wait till tomarrow to be seen by my D.R.
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
Hello,
Yes, can wait until tomorrow. But should monitor your blood pressure (bp), and record the results for reference.
Plus, you need a complete checkup :
- complete blood count
- urine analysis
- liver/kidney/pancreas function test
- and a further re-evaluation of the your cardiovascular system through EKG, echocardiogram and stress test.
I think you need some changes in your current medical therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Yes, can wait until tomorrow. But should monitor your blood pressure (bp), and record the results for reference.
Plus, you need a complete checkup :
- complete blood count
- urine analysis
- liver/kidney/pancreas function test
- and a further re-evaluation of the your cardiovascular system through EKG, echocardiogram and stress test.
I think you need some changes in your current medical therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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