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cinnabon64
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:52 pm    Post subject: puffiness Reply with quote
Moms face is getting puffy. Just under her chin area and even her eyelids. Is this normal? She isn't on any kind of treatment yet as we don't know all whats going on.
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brainman
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:35 pm    Post subject: Re: puffiness Reply with quote
cinnabon64, it sounds like fluid retention. How do her legs look? Common causes of fluid retention are some sort of heart problem causing low blood flow or kidney problems.

In any case, I would call her doctor as soon as possible to ask about this new development. Keep us informed.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:41 am    Post subject: Re: puffiness Reply with quote
Hi,
How is your mum.....Thinking of you and wondered if the doctor checked this out? Hope you will update us soon...
Bear Hugs....Koik
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Tera
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:34 am    Post subject: Re: puffiness Reply with quote
I agree with Jim. You definitely want to rule out congestive heart failure, which can cause fluid retention. CHF can be reversed but if left unchecked, the heart can't carry the load anymore.
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