Aa
Is this heart related
I had a sudden onset of edema and weight gain from my waist to my feet. I also had a sudden onset of night sweats. I have no shortness of breath. I had a normal echocardiogram. Lasik brought the swelling down some but I am still swelling.
I am type 1 diabetic, hypertensive, and stage 3 kidney disease. Since I have no shortness of breath and a normal echocardiogram is this likely to be some sort of heart disease?
Before all the symptoms started, I had a mammogram and they ask me if I have had shortness of breath because my xray look like signs of congestive heart failure.
I am type 1 diabetic, hypertensive, and stage 3 kidney disease. Since I have no shortness of breath and a normal echocardiogram is this likely to be some sort of heart disease?
Before all the symptoms started, I had a mammogram and they ask me if I have had shortness of breath because my xray look like signs of congestive heart failure.
Thank You fo your response. My nephrologist and cardiologist have both examined me. I will take a stress test, there were changes in my ekg but she doesn't think I have CHF. My kidneys are functioning at 66% and blood works looks okay. I have an abdominal ultrasound scheduled.
Hi,
Swelling in the lower body could be due to various reasons, but taking into consideration your history and the possibilities include kidney failure, side effect to drugs like oral antidiabetic drugs, antihypertensives, congestive heart failure, menopausal changes, low serum protein level or chronic venous disease due to sedentary life style etc.
Also, congestive heart failure in the early stages manifests with fatigue and swelling in dependant areas like lower body, after which other symptoms like dyspnea, increased urination, trouble sleeping etc might develop.
It is important to get blood work done for renal function and serum protein(albumin) levels. Also, chest x ray and echocardiogram are helpful in coming to a conclusion on this. Physical examination by a cardiologist and a nephrologist will be required. Hope this helps.Best.
Swelling in the lower body could be due to various reasons, but taking into consideration your history and the possibilities include kidney failure, side effect to drugs like oral antidiabetic drugs, antihypertensives, congestive heart failure, menopausal changes, low serum protein level or chronic venous disease due to sedentary life style etc.
Also, congestive heart failure in the early stages manifests with fatigue and swelling in dependant areas like lower body, after which other symptoms like dyspnea, increased urination, trouble sleeping etc might develop.
It is important to get blood work done for renal function and serum protein(albumin) levels. Also, chest x ray and echocardiogram are helpful in coming to a conclusion on this. Physical examination by a cardiologist and a nephrologist will be required. Hope this helps.Best.
Thank You, for your response. I am seeing a kidney doctor and have an appointment with a cardiologist this week. I haven't been diagnosed with CHF and the echo was normal. I have no shortness of breath. The swelling is better but still present. So, I hope I gett good news from the heart doctor.
The swelling you are talking about, is indicative of Congestive Heart Failure. However, CHF usually presents with shortness of breath, also.
The Xray you had most likely showed that there was fluid on the lungs, and was the reason for them thinking you have CHF.
Stage 3 kidney failure could also be the reason for the swelling, as your kidneys aren't able to move enough fluid from your system.
I am Stage 5 kidney failure, and have problems with lower body swelling, but I also have CHF, so I'm treated for both, and no longer have shortness of breath.
Do you see a Cardiologists and kidney doctor? Both should be able to shed some light on what is going on with you.
The good news is, CHF is treatable, with drug therapy, and the lasix is a good place to start. Then Coreg, and perhaps diltiazem, or some other BP med to keep your BP in check.
If you smoke, quit. If you drink alcohol, quit.....and if you have any extra weight, lose it. If you do the medication and all of the above, you should do very well.
I hope the best for you, and that I've answered your questions.
The Xray you had most likely showed that there was fluid on the lungs, and was the reason for them thinking you have CHF.
Stage 3 kidney failure could also be the reason for the swelling, as your kidneys aren't able to move enough fluid from your system.
I am Stage 5 kidney failure, and have problems with lower body swelling, but I also have CHF, so I'm treated for both, and no longer have shortness of breath.
Do you see a Cardiologists and kidney doctor? Both should be able to shed some light on what is going on with you.
The good news is, CHF is treatable, with drug therapy, and the lasix is a good place to start. Then Coreg, and perhaps diltiazem, or some other BP med to keep your BP in check.
If you smoke, quit. If you drink alcohol, quit.....and if you have any extra weight, lose it. If you do the medication and all of the above, you should do very well.
I hope the best for you, and that I've answered your questions.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Congestive Heart Failure Community
Is a low-fat diet really that heart healthy after all? James D. Nicolantonio, PharmD, urges us to reconsider decades-long dietary guidelines.
Can depression and anxiety cause heart disease? Get the facts in this Missouri Medicine report.
Fish oil, folic acid, vitamin C. Find out if these supplements are heart-healthy or overhyped.
Learn what happens before, during and after a heart attack occurs.
What are the pros and cons of taking fish oil for heart health? Find out in this article from Missouri Medicine.
How to lower your heart attack risk.
