Body swelling

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Body swelling

Asked for Female, 87 Years

My grandmother (85+) is being bedridden for about 2 months now.Since 5 days she is having shortness of breath and her hands and feet are swollen.her urine output is very low. she had a major pelvic surgery.She was again hospitalised last month due to shortness of breath.Doctors performed certain tests and suggested some medication and we got her home. Since then we continued the medicines.She is being fed through nasal tube every two hours.she has neurological problem since 5 years.

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Dr. Abaranam Pulmonologist 21 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Abaranam

Pulmonologist 21 yrs exp Chennai

Hi If shortness of breath with reduced urine output, it may be due to acute kidney injury. That's what she has swelling of body. Do kidney function tests immediately and treat her accordingly. Otherwise she will become toxic. Take care

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