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What Causes Water In The Chest With Swelling And Tenderness In Legs?
my mom has water in her chest according to her xray. she is 82 years old and has some swelling and tenderness in legs. what is it-her blood pressure and cholesteral is excellent
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Hi
This is a sign of heart failure and the need for diuretics as needed to reduce pleural liquid and swelling
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
This is a sign of heart failure and the need for diuretics as needed to reduce pleural liquid and swelling
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
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