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Suggest Treatment For Endema In Condition Like Congestive Heart Failure
Posted on
Sun, 1 Mar 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Answered on
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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Question : my husband has congestive heart failure and endema it seems that his jeg is weeping fluid through the skin what should I do
Brief Answer:
Restrict the amount of liquids and salt and see his doctor
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,
At first he should restrict the amount of liquids and salt he takes. In this case he will prevent further swelling.
But also he need to see his doctor; he needs appropriatel heart failure treatment wich includs diuretics as well (water pills). There can be a need also some local procedures.
Hope I could help you
Wishing a good health to your husband
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Restrict the amount of liquids and salt and see his doctor
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,
At first he should restrict the amount of liquids and salt he takes. In this case he will prevent further swelling.
But also he need to see his doctor; he needs appropriatel heart failure treatment wich includs diuretics as well (water pills). There can be a need also some local procedures.
Hope I could help you
Wishing a good health to your husband
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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