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Had iv infus, approx 8 litres over3 days for gastroenteritis. now home but weight has increased by 4 kgs and legs very swollen. should i be concerned?
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Overhydration?: You may have merely received too much IV fluid., and 8 litres could be excessive depending on circumstances. However, you may also have some compensated heart failure that was unmasked by the fluid you received. Give it a couple of days to resolve, but do also discuss this with your doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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