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What Is The Remedy For Edema?
I had screening done. Have never had elevations before, but has been 3-5 years since checked. Na 138, K+ 4.3, Glucose 99, eGFR 54, BUN 15, Creatinine 1.07, cholesterol 221, Trig 54, HDL 62, LDL 148. No hx of family diabetes. Have unknown etiology HTN for 8 years now, Lisinopril/HCTZ daily. Phentermine 1 dly, and have lost 40 lbs ovet past year. (on med 3 months, off 1) Have noticed increase edema and some sob, but do exercise 4-5 x a week. Age 50, female. Only family hx, father heart dx, died at age 55. I am concerned with kidney blood results. Should I be?
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
hi,
the fact that you are hypertensive and getting edema and shortness of breath you need to rule out if you have anemia - hemoglobin levels will be important.
you also need to get cardiac problem ruled out as you have risk factors for it - family history and hypertension - so you need to get a chest xray, ecg and echo done.
your kidney function tests are not badly off the derangements is due to the medications you are taking for the hypertension.
your cholesterol level is high you need to get that sorted out as its a risk factor for heart attack.
would suggest get reviewed by a physician and get the necessary investigations done.
hope to have answered your query.
thanking you.
the fact that you are hypertensive and getting edema and shortness of breath you need to rule out if you have anemia - hemoglobin levels will be important.
you also need to get cardiac problem ruled out as you have risk factors for it - family history and hypertension - so you need to get a chest xray, ecg and echo done.
your kidney function tests are not badly off the derangements is due to the medications you are taking for the hypertension.
your cholesterol level is high you need to get that sorted out as its a risk factor for heart attack.
would suggest get reviewed by a physician and get the necessary investigations done.
hope to have answered your query.
thanking you.
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