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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Cold With Swollen Ankles

My mum has had a dry cough for 8 weeks now and hasn t been eating right, she is constantly cold and lately has developed swollen ankles. Around four weeks ago she went to the doctor and was told she had a urine infection, but said her lungs were clear of mucus so were not worried about the cough.
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Persistent cough with swollen ankles give suspicion of uncontrolled hypertension and heart failure.You must consult a cardiologist to rule out cardiac invvement.
Get her tested for diabetes as well as urinary tract infection.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Cold With Swollen Ankles

Hello, Persistent cough with swollen ankles give suspicion of uncontrolled hypertension and heart failure.You must consult a cardiologist to rule out cardiac invvement. Get her tested for diabetes as well as urinary tract infection. Thanks