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hello, i am 50 years old. For 2 and a half weeks I have had swelling of feet and ankles, and shortness of breath and filling of lungs . cough and frothy sputum. like periodically drowning gurggle. afraid may be onset of congestive heart failure. runs in family should I get checked?
Hi & Welcome. Based on the history given you seem to be suffering from congestive heart failure. You are advised to consult a physician/cardiologist for proper evaluation and certain tests like ECG, Chest X ray, CBC, Echocardiography,etc to assess the severity of the disease.
Your doctor will prescribed drugs like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (Lisinopril) and a loop diuretic ("water pill") for the treatment of such condition. Beside the underlying condition like high BP, ischemic heart disease, or diabetes must also be treated.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Feet And Ankles
Hi & Welcome. Based on the history given you seem to be suffering from congestive heart failure. You are advised to consult a physician/cardiologist for proper evaluation and certain tests like ECG, Chest X ray, CBC, Echocardiography,etc to assess the severity of the disease. Your doctor will prescribed drugs like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (Lisinopril) and a loop diuretic ( water pill ) for the treatment of such condition. Beside the underlying condition like high BP, ischemic heart disease, or diabetes must also be treated. Hope this will help.