What Causes Swelling In Legs After Fluid Filled In Lungs?

Posted on Sat, 21 Jun 2014

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Question : I had fluid on the lung, and the Doctor gave me a presrcition for that called Medrol, and after taking for 2 days swelling started, in feet and lower legs. I have been done the 6 day presciption now for 3 days but swelling is still there.

Answered by Dr. Monish De (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Diuretic

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This swelling in feet is called pedal edema which can be due to medrol (methylprednisolone, a glucocorticoid). My advise for you is to start furosemide and spironolactone combination drug called lasilactone which is a diuretic and it can be taken twice daily for 5 days which will reduce your swelling. Please discuss with your treating physician.

Regards
DR De

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