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Shortness of breath and Edema
I’m a 29-year-old female experiencing intermittent pitting edema in my feet. A comprehensive set of tests was conducted to rule out serious underlying conditions, including liver and kidney function tests (LFT, KFT), complete blood count (CBC), serum glucose, lipid profile, urine routine and protein-creatinine ratio, serum cortisol, and thyroid profile. All results came back normal. Due to the persistent nature of the edema, a 2D echocardiogram was also performed, which was completely normal. The edema was ultimately attributed to prolonged standing.
However, I’ve recently started experiencing shortness of breath while walking, which has made me question whether a 2D echo alone is sufficient to rule out heart failure. Is it possible to have heart failure even if both the echocardiogram and color Doppler appear normal?
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No chance, have good food
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Coronary artery disease can cause breathlessness on exertion.
For feet swelling get urine microscopic, Haemoglobin, TMT , color doppler of legs, done.
Restrict salt in your diet
Take tab deriphylline retard 150mg one morning and one evening for 4 days.
If your b.p is o.k., you can take tab dytor 5mg one each morning for 4 days.
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Consult a pulmonologist.
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Please do a Color Doppler of Legs for Varicose Veins - are your veins of the leg visible tortuous?
1. Walk such that your heels hit the ground first and then the Toe
2. Keep 2 pillows below your feet while sleeping
3. Sit cross legged, don't hang them down
4. Don't stand for long durations of time
5. Wear full leg compression vissco stockings
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Pulmonary Function Tests
BNP/ NT-ProBNP
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Jhansi
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ecg and 2d echo to be done.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
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