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Chest Pain, Fatigue, Tightness In Throat, Swelling In Ankles, Gained Weight. Taking Insulin. Is It Congestive Heart Failure?
i have been having fatigue when engaging in any activity, chest pains when engaging in extra movement or exercise, tightness in throat and head with extra movement or exercise.
Swollen ankles and legs since September, 2012 (told Dr.seveeral times from then until 7/8/2013). On Insulin for Diabetes, gained 70 lbs. since September.
Began Strict Vegan Diet in March-Experienced Gall Bladder Attack, Pancreas pain, then Diverticulosis. Surgeon concerned with Congestive Heart Failure.
Appointment with Nurse Practioner 7/8/2013-Started on Furesomide for swelling in ankles and legs
Swollen ankles and legs since September, 2012 (told Dr.seveeral times from then until 7/8/2013). On Insulin for Diabetes, gained 70 lbs. since September.
Began Strict Vegan Diet in March-Experienced Gall Bladder Attack, Pancreas pain, then Diverticulosis. Surgeon concerned with Congestive Heart Failure.
Appointment with Nurse Practioner 7/8/2013-Started on Furesomide for swelling in ankles and legs
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Congestive heart failure is already , diabetes ( insulin dependent ).
Weight gain 70 lbs 8 months ( approximately).
Edema ( swelling) over dependent part i.e. ankle & legs .
Now you stated that there is fatigue.
Fatigue is due to retention of fluid.
May be due to anemia ,
May be due to chronic renal failure as all symptoms are indicating towards that side.
In my opinion consult a physician at one and get his opinion as condition is not good.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Congestive heart failure is already , diabetes ( insulin dependent ).
Weight gain 70 lbs 8 months ( approximately).
Edema ( swelling) over dependent part i.e. ankle & legs .
Now you stated that there is fatigue.
Fatigue is due to retention of fluid.
May be due to anemia ,
May be due to chronic renal failure as all symptoms are indicating towards that side.
In my opinion consult a physician at one and get his opinion as condition is not good.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Hello,
Your symptoms of chest pains on exercises,fatigue,tightness of throat on exercises along with swollen ankles and gain of lot of weight clearly suggest water retention due to congestive heart failure.Uncontrolled diabetes in long run results in various cardiovascular complications.
You must immediately consult a cardiologist and get properly investigated by getting ECHO and other tests like angiography and renal function tests.
Treatment lies in appropriate medications for cardiovascular complications and meticulous control of diabetes and serum lipids.
Thanks
Your symptoms of chest pains on exercises,fatigue,tightness of throat on exercises along with swollen ankles and gain of lot of weight clearly suggest water retention due to congestive heart failure.Uncontrolled diabetes in long run results in various cardiovascular complications.
You must immediately consult a cardiologist and get properly investigated by getting ECHO and other tests like angiography and renal function tests.
Treatment lies in appropriate medications for cardiovascular complications and meticulous control of diabetes and serum lipids.
Thanks
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