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Medical Conditions - Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a chronic cardiac condition, where the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to fulfill the needs of your body. There is fluid build up around the heart, which makes the pumping of the heart insufficient. The symptoms are lung congestion, wheezing, water retention, bloating, swollen ankles, fainting, etc.

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How should i manage severe swelling in abdomen and legs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Swelling of the feet and ankles, known as pedal edema, occurs due to fluid accumulation in the tissues.

What is the link between CHF and pneumococcal disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Congestive heart failure is a condition that affects the heart, where the heart is weak and not able to pump blood to the parts of the body.

How can paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea be managed?

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Both my ankles are swollen after a flight. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photos. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a common problem not only after the flight but also after prolonged traveling.

What could be done to manage patent ductus arteriosus?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports of the echocardiogram (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The patient has a condition called patent ductus arteriosus.

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Why does pitting edema occur in the lower legs and feet?

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Can a PEG tube be considered for my 93-year-old father?

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How risky is norovirus infection for elderly people?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Given her age, health issues, and severe symptoms, it is important to act quickly.

How to manage pneumococcal disease along with CHD at 80?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, CHF (chronic heart failure) can increase the severity of pneumococcal disease.

My dad has scrub typhus – what should i do now?

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