Question: My
husband suffered an enlarged heart . Doctors prescribed “warfarin” half tablet per
day. But now he has fatigue, some days hands and feet swelling, headaches and
bloating for about 2 weeks, these symptoms are
side effects of the drug or not, and what is the cure?
Answer: The enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) is a
condition that is associated with other diseases such as: Hypertension, coronary
artery disease, valvular heart disease, and especially heart attack.
The enlarged heart made blood pump around the body
inefficient, and may affect in the patient's symptoms in relation to the
retention of blood or fluid around the organ. Such as: Dyspnea, swollen legs,
abdomen enlarged, weight gain, fatigue, and may be symptoms of palpitations. “Warfarin”
was reported to cause adverse effects on the gastrointestinal tract as well, include
abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, but no reports of adverse reactions
associated with hand, foot swelling. The major side effects of “warfarin” are
mainly associated with bleeding.
In this case, there is a possibility that such symptoms
may be related to disease rather than drugs. But to consider that as a result
of drug or not, need to rely on multiple information combined with examine
symptoms. So in this case it is recommended to take the patient to the doctor
as soon as possible to find the exact cause of the disease. It is not advisable
to stop or adjust the dose “warfarin” by
yourself (it is strictly prohibited).
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