HI.  My mother is currently suffering from severe anemia and she is retaining water in her lower body.  She has cellulitis on her legs, and her legs and feet are so swollen she cant walk.  She is received a blood transfusion on Saturday and is currently receiving diuretics in the hospital but there is not much improvement.  Can you think of any connection between the two?
Hi and thanks for the query, It is important to exclude some fluid retaining conditions that might explain fluid overload. Why she received the blood transfusion is important. Any history of kidney disease, which on its ow could explain severe anemia is a possibility. It is not unusual to have some edema after transfusion. I suggest evaluation for kidney function first, and in case there is notion of chronic kidney disease, the opinion of a nephrologist will be most welcome. Diuretics and fluid restriction could be temporal management measures. Kind regards