Question 1

is it dangerous to stop taking a diuretic if you have congestive heart failure and high blood pressure and edema in legs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stopping diuretics may worsen heart failure, high blood pressure, leg swelling and cause fluid in your lungs. There may be a few indications to hold your diuretics. But always discuss with your physician first before making any medication changes.

Question 2

when i wipe there is a yellow stain on the toilet paper but the urine is not yellow. i do have congestive heart failure and have been feeling dizzy foggy palpatations, legs weakness. and sometimes feel like i will faint or pass out?

Accepted Answer

: The finding on the wipe is not as important as the constitutional symptoms you describe. It's time for you to see your doctor for a thorough evaluation.

Question 3

if someone with chf has swelling of leg(also cold to touch and bluish color) s that a normal symptom of having congestive heart failure ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly but: Could also be arterial insufficiency...Further evaluation is needed asap.

Question 4

if you have congestive heart failure does swelling occur in legs only after prolonged sitting or does it happen even when lying down or during other activities?

Accepted Answer

: In mild case, it will only happen in prolonged standing. However, in advanced cases, leg edema (leg swelling) persists throughout the day, somewhat improved in early morning when you just woke up then it gets worse as the day progresses. Activity without prolonged standing may help the edema. In general, most leg edema, regardless the cause, gets worse with prolonged standing due to gravity.

Question 5

would someone with congestive heart failure have swollen feet and/or legs?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, among many other conditions that can cause leg edema or swelling. Having the condition assessed properly by a physician is strongly recommended.

Question 6

congestive heart failure is causing  clear fluid to leak through my skin on both legs from ankle to mid-calf.   treatment?

Accepted Answer

PVD & serious edema: Peripheral vascular disease leading to edema will continue to get worse to the point of fluid leaking from skin.  You need compression stockings measured and prescribed by a doctor or until then, go to any drug store and get 20-30 mm hg support stockings asap.  You can raise your legs 4 times during the day for 20 minutes 6 inches higher than you heart to limit developing vessel pressures.  This c.

Question 7

what are symptoms of congestive heart failure if you had it would you be able to walk 3 miles in an hour in a mall.level .no incline  no ankle swellin?

Accepted Answer

CHF: Congestive heart failure patients often have shortness of breath/coughs, swollen legs, need more pillows at night and may notice heart palpitations. Your doctor can run tests to determine if you have this condition. In the early stages, you might be able to exert yourself more, but as time goes on, it becomes more difficult to do simple tasks like walking around a mall.

Question 8

i have congestive heart failure, stage 5 kidney failure and diabetes, what could be the cause of my extreme thigh muscle hardening?

Accepted Answer

Thigh: I would be concerned about a blood clot in the thigh veins or swelling caused by marked tissue fluid collection in view of the presence of advanced cardiac and kidney failure. In any event you should be examined by your cardiologist or nephrologist for this development.

Question 9

would an ekg show congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

It can: Low voltage in an EKG suggest cardiomyopathy. Which goes by the hand with Heart Failure.
- In addition Electrical Alternans in the EKG is also suggestive of heart failure

Question 10

can an ekg detect congestive heart failure ?

Accepted Answer

It can give clues: Heart failure is a complicated diagnosis to make and is usually based on history and physical exam findings.  An ekg may give clues that point towards a diagnosis of heart failure but can not fully diagnose it.  You may be  confusing the term heart failure with heart disease.  Ask you doctor about further specifics.

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Is it dangerous to stop taking a diuretic if you have congestive heart failure and high blood pressure and edema in legs?

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When i wipe there is a yellow stain on the toilet paper but the urine is not yellow. i do have congestive heart failure and have been feeling dizzy foggy palpatations, legs weakness. and sometimes feel like i will faint or pass out?

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If someone with chf has swelling of leg(also cold to touch and bluish color) s that a normal symptom of having congestive heart failure ?

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If you have congestive heart failure does swelling occur in legs only after prolonged sitting or does it happen even when lying down or during other activities?

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Would someone with congestive heart failure have swollen feet and/or legs?

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Congestive heart failure is causing clear fluid to leak through my skin on both legs from ankle to mid-calf. treatment?

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What are symptoms of congestive heart failure if you had it would you be able to walk 3 miles in an hour in a mall.level .no incline no ankle swellin?

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I have congestive heart failure, stage 5 kidney failure and diabetes, what could be the cause of my extreme thigh muscle hardening?

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Would an ekg show congestive heart failure?

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Can an ekg detect congestive heart failure ?

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