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What Causes Swelling In Face And Eyes After By Pass Surgery?

HELLO MY FATHER IN LAW HAS UNDERWENT BY PASS SURGERY.HE LASO HAVE DIABETES.ALTHOUGH HE IS TAKING REGULAR MEDINES,FROM LAST ONE MONTH SUDDELY HE GETS ABNORMAL MARKS WITH SWALLOWING ON HIS FACE AND EYES.WE DONT KNOW WHY THESE MARKS COMES UP SUDDENLY.WE WANT TO CONSULT.OUR MOB 0000,0000
Fri, 4 Jan 2019
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Hello,

I understand your concern and would explain that these signs are indicative of increase fluid retention.

This could be related to heart failure or anti-hypertensive drug adverse effects (calcium channel blockers may lead to swelling as a common adverse effect).

Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with his doctor for a physical exam and some tests:
- a cardiac ultrasound and NT pro BNP values for heart failure
- kidney and liver function tests
- blood electrolytes
- a urine analysis.

A diuretic (Lasix) may help to improve his situation. In case he is taking any calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, lercanidipine, etc.) I would recommend stopping them and switching to other anti-hypertensive drugs.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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What Causes Swelling In Face And Eyes After By Pass Surgery?

Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that these signs are indicative of increase fluid retention. This could be related to heart failure or anti-hypertensive drug adverse effects (calcium channel blockers may lead to swelling as a common adverse effect). Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with his doctor for a physical exam and some tests: - a cardiac ultrasound and NT pro BNP values for heart failure - kidney and liver function tests - blood electrolytes - a urine analysis. A diuretic (Lasix) may help to improve his situation. In case he is taking any calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, lercanidipine, etc.) I would recommend stopping them and switching to other anti-hypertensive drugs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist