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What Causes Fluid Retention In The Ankles, Feet And Knees?
i am having a lot of fluid retention in my lower feet, ankles and knees. shortness and occasionally labored breathing. sometimes tightness in chest. forgetful spells. random out of the blue sweats. went to the dr. last week and my blood pressure was fine. question: wth is going on?
Mon, 18 Feb 2019
Hi,
Get your BNP test done. Also, scanning for heart, liver and kidney is mandatory. Problem with memory can be due to elevated urea. Get your renal function test done, like urea, creatinine. Start on electrolytes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shabab N Siddiqui, General & Family Physician
Get your BNP test done. Also, scanning for heart, liver and kidney is mandatory. Problem with memory can be due to elevated urea. Get your renal function test done, like urea, creatinine. Start on electrolytes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shabab N Siddiqui, General & Family Physician
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