Hello, Doctor, I recently diagnosed with a leaking heart valve after collapsing with shortness of breath. Also swollen ankles goes right up to my legs, left hand swollen quite badly. Stomach swollen to point where i can t put my trousers on. I also get quite tired. My mother, who i cared for 10 years had Odeama since passed away. The Coroner said she had Congestive heart failure, Hypertensive heart disease, Coronary Artery Atheroma. The issue is i haven t had any medication which i m very disappointed. Please advise. I m 57. The swelling is worst in warm weather. Also, urinating a lot from the Odeama i was told by the Consultant.
Hi There After going through you query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that pedal edema with a leaking heart valve is an indication of heart failure that should be managed as soon as possible otherwise can lead to cardiogenic shock and death. Hospital stay can be required according to severity of symptoms. Kindly consult with a cardiologist for further treatment. Hope to have been helpful. Kind Regards