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What Causes Stomach And Feet Swollen After Rbc Transfusion For Breast Cancer?
my mother in law was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer with widespread metastases in her bones...she just hot out of the hospital after having 4 bags of rbc transfusion... we noticed her stomach and feet is swollen... what does this mean? what is her life expectancy...please help. thank you.
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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This swelling might be due to failure of liver or kidney. As cancer might have spread there and other reason can be poor oral intake.
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Dr. B.dinesh
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This swelling might be due to failure of liver or kidney. As cancer might have spread there and other reason can be poor oral intake.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. B.dinesh
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