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my mom has lupus &recent diagnosed with cm leukemia & now just visited her dr & has gained 23-28 pounds since her last visit 2 wks ago..cause?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
? Heart failure: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see her doctor. It is possible that she is in heart failure and has retained water. In any case, it is imperative for her to see her doctor.
Answered on Jun 29, 2015
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