Patient's question:
The child first had swollen feet; after the feet recovered, the hands swelled; now the face is also swollen.Past treatment history and effectiveness: Received anti-inflammatory injections.
What kind of help is needed: To completely cure this condition.
Doctor's answer:
Based on your description of the symptoms, it should be cardiac edema. Cardiac edema: Commonly seen in congestive heart failure, acute or chronic pericarditis, etc. If it is due to right heart failure, the characteristics of edema are first to appear in the convex parts of the body, along with other manifestations of right heart failure, such as jugular venous distension, hepatomegaly, and venous pressure drops. In severe cases, it may manifest as pleural effusion and ascites. Rest should be paid attention to, and medications such as sodium-restricted diet drugs, diuretics, and inotropic drugs can be used for treatment.