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What Causes Loss Of Appetite And Weakness In Person With Hypertension?
Hi, My father is 78 years old, he has high blood pressure from many years, about 12 days ago, he lost his appetite and became very week, he cannot get up by his own or walk to the washroom. local doctor says he has water retention in his stomach area, can you suggest any thing,,?
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Has he gained weight, is there any pedal edema, swelling around eyes, shortness of breath? He probably has fluid retention in the body due to weak heart function. After confirming this doctor will give some water pill to excrete extra water. Also you can restrict salt and fluids like water, milk, and soup etc from your side.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Has he gained weight, is there any pedal edema, swelling around eyes, shortness of breath? He probably has fluid retention in the body due to weak heart function. After confirming this doctor will give some water pill to excrete extra water. Also you can restrict salt and fluids like water, milk, and soup etc from your side.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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