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What Causes Lethargy And Puffy Face In A Patient With Cardiac Issues?
My daughter is 15 years old with prior cardiac issues (2 open-heart surgeries). She is what the cardiologist viewed in 2014 healthy now. She has been extremely lethargic, tired, moody, pale and a little puffy in appearance in her face for a couple of days now. She had an auxiliary temp of 96.8 yesterday afternoon, and 95.8 this afternoon. She doesn t have an appetite to speak of, nor an apparent desire for liquid. I am concerned I might need to seek medical attention, but am unsure if I should wait until tomorrow to try to get her into her PCP or go on to an ER given the time it is now?
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
Hi,
The facial puffiness in a cardiac patient is a significant symptom and I would recommend strongly that you should take her to the treating doctor as early as possible. Also, lethargy and refusal of feeds are quite significant symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician
The facial puffiness in a cardiac patient is a significant symptom and I would recommend strongly that you should take her to the treating doctor as early as possible. Also, lethargy and refusal of feeds are quite significant symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician
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