Suddenly swollen ankles

[Sheryl]

@Felt 35

Forgot to ask, what hospital are being treated at and by what type of specialist?

 

Wondering since you express such doubt about the doctor.

 

This is certainly not something to try to deal with at a small  upcountry hospital.

[Felt 35]

3 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Yes, a CT woukd show an abdominal tumor.

 

CTV on the other hand visualizes the blood vessels in the leg. Since the problem is bilateral and ultrasound was negative, as previously mentioned  you might defer this,  but the abdominal scan should be done as soon as possible. 

 

From the information you provide the doctor has solid reason to suspect (not know, suspect)  an abdominal mass or fibrosis  impeding  return of blood to the heart.  I can appreciate that this idea is frightening to you but he is making a sound recommendation.

 

As for returning to your home country, if it were me I'd have the CT here then go home if it shows anything significant. Because going home at this stage woukd likely mean starting ftom scratch and led to inadvisable delays  whereas if you return with CT resukt in hand that shows a mass you will be fast tracked.

 

Ok thanks, then I do as you recommend. Btw, do you know if mri.thailand  have CT scans as a service?

Felt

[charleskerins]

3 hours ago, GarryP said:

You'd also need to monitor that the reduction did not result in a rise in BP. If it doesn't, that would be good. I've been on 5mg for about 10 years now and luckily no serious swelling at all.  

True, good advice thanks.

[Felt 35]

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

@Felt 35

Forgot to ask, what hospital are being treated at and by what type of specialist?

 

Wondering since you express such doubt about the doctor.

 

This is certainly not something to try to deal with at a small  upcountry hospital.

 

Sent you a PM

[Sheryl]

24 minutes ago, Felt 35 said:

 

Ok thanks, then I do as you recommend. Btw, do you know if mri.thailand  have CT scans as a service?

Felt

They do, but as previously explained, it is not safe to do with contrast outside of a hospital. A minority of people have serious reactions to the dye.