- female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom had valve replacement surgery 10 days ago but she's still struggling with breathing issues and has a fever. Why is this happening?
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cardiologist opinion is advised.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
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I'm really worried about my dad. We live in Hyderabad, and he said he had a mild heart attack last night. He felt numbness on the left side of his body, chest pain, and had a tough time breathing until he took a pill, all of which lasted for about 30 seconds. He's diabetic, and just yesterday, his blood sugar was 160 before lunch and 255 after. Plus, he recently had gangrene, which led to his left leg's middle finger being amputated. Now, he's got a throat infection, and he's finding it hard to speak clearly. With all this going on, should we see a cardiologist and possibly get him admitted to the hospital, or is it okay to stick with the meds his previous cardiologist gave him?
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