Suggest Treatment For Swollen Feet And Ankles While Having Chronic Atrial Fibrillation

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

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Question : I am 54 old male with a fib controlled with meds at night when sleeping my feet, ankles and calves swell and burn and sting. after up and moving swelling goes down. any answers??
also fatige some evenings

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Your symptoms may be related to heart failure. Heart failure is a common complication in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation.

If you were my patient I would recommend to add a water pill to your therapy. Also i would suggest to do a cardiac echo to exclude/confirm heart failure.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar