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Asked for male, 23 years old from Varanasi

I am suffering from Pulmonary embolism in between heart and lungs and deep veins thrombosis in my leg. (PE-DVT) I am on blood thinner Pradaxa and homochek. Why diet am I supposed to take? Any restrictions? And should I eat less oily and fried products and all other products which increases cholesterol? Please advice. Thank-you. :)

Dr. Manish Sahu90%(112 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Pulmonary Medicine

Pulmonologist•Noida

Drink plenty of water, avoid dehydration and alcohal, eat healthy .green vegetables, less fat. Less oil. Less spices.

Asked for male, 27 years old from Varanasi

I am suffering from Pulmonary embolism and DVT in my right leg. I was discharged 10 days back and is currently on oral medications. 1. I am experiencing constant headache (migraine like condition). I found on internet that it may be the side effect of warfarin (blood thinner capsules). Please enlighten on this. 2. Can I take combiflam (Paracetamol tablets) for this? If yes, is this a permanent solution to this and will I need to take it everyday? 3. Do you suggest me wearing a compression stocking for leg? If yes can you tell me the type or send me an online link where I can buy it? 4. If I normally sit or take rest, I do not feel breath less. But I still feel exhausted and breathless if I climb stairs or do some physical activity or any kind of exertion. Is it normal as I am in recovery phase. Or the recovery is slow? How much time will take for me to breathe normally? Breathlessness started on 13th jan17 and treatment started on 5th feb after CTPA. Thanks :)

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha

1) it canbe side effect 2) You should not take any NSAID like combiflam on a regular basis as it can lead to nephropathy 3) You have to sue compression stocking 4) It is due to recovery phase and you keep on doing gentle exercises to gain stamina. For breathing problem you may have to use inhalers.

Asked for male, 52 years old from Bangalore

What's the cure for bilateral lower limbs Non healing venous ulcers. Skin grafting Unsuccessful. I am a diabetic & a smoker. What are the underlying Causes. What Should be done for healing. Pls. Explain In detail with proper reasoning.

Dr. S.K. Tandon93%(53294 ratings)

M.D. Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diab...read more

Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar

You are suffering with diabetic ulcer. It is due to poor supply of blood to the part. Stop smoking ,control tightly the blood sugar.
Proper dressing by specialist ,off-loading means rest to part and continued long effort is required. Be sincere otherwise you may get mishappening.

Asked for male, 28 years old from Sirsa

I had a Mitral Valve Repair back in June 2016 due to Mitral Valve Prolapse caused by marfan Syndrome. I just want to know that How Alcohol consumption and smoking can impact my health?

Dr. Sameer Gupta86%(56 ratings)

MBBS, Diplomate, American Board of Inter...read more

Cardiologist•Delhi

Hi. Hope you are doing well after the surgery. Alcohol intake after surgery would be dependent on multiple factors. Smoking is best avoided completely. Please let me know if you should need more help.

Health Query

My mother was treated for bilateral pulmonary embolism and during post discharge regular intake of warfarin for 6 months suggested. She is diabetic and also bedridden due to minor compression fracture in backbone as well as two minor cracks on pelvic bone. Due to warfarin intake blood in urine observed followed by urine infection further requiring intensive care on hospitalization. Is there any proven substitute for warfarin either in ayurveda or else homeopathy?

Dr. Meha Sharma

MD - General Medicine, DM - Rheumatology...read more

Rheumatologist•Delhi

Your mother has multiple problems. 1. Pulmonary embolism, for which she needs to take anticoagulants. There are substitute drugs available (if she is having problems with warfarin). These drugs are either in injectable form (low molecular weight heparin injections) or tablets (newer anticoagulants). The safety profile of these drugs is better than warfarin and the do not need strict monitering like warfarin does. 2. Backbone compression and pelvic bone cracks could be due to osteoporosis (weak b...more

Asked for male, 48 years old from Pune

On10 sep 2015 2d echo done it shows mild pulmonary hypertension rvsp 44 mmhg on 6/7/2016 2d echo done now pressure is 36 mmhg. Now my question is how many years person with mild pulmonary hypertension can live in how many years mild pulmonary hypertension becomes serve hypertension. If it is serve hypertension how many years a person can live with serve hypertension is any treatment for serve hypertension what happens if I continue to smoke.

Dr. Anirban Biswas

PGP In Diabetologist, Fellowship in Non-...read more

Endocrinologist•Delhi

stop smoking immediately. take your medicines regularly as advised by doctor. you will be fine with treatment

Asked for male, 48 years old from Pune

On 10 sep 2015 2d echo done it shows mild pulmonary hypertension rvsp 44 mm hg on 6/7/2016 again 2d echo done pa pressure 36 mmhg. My question is how many years can person live with mild pulmonary hypertension in how many years mild pulmonary hypertension becomes serve. If it is serve hypertension how many years can person live. What happens if I continue to smoke is treatment is available for serve hypertension.

Dr. Vinod Marathe93%(681 ratings)

MBBS, DMRD, MD - Radio Diagnosis, FIIM(A...read more

Non-Invasive Conservative Cardiac Care Specialist•Ahmednagar

Dear
Please stop smoking
Improve your lung health by pranayam and exercise. This will help in long run
Vm.

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Asked for male, 49 years old from Pune

On 10 sep 2015 2d echo done it shows mild pulmonary hypertension estimated rvsp 44mmhg. On 6/7/2016 2d echo again done pa pressure 36mmhg my question is how many years a person with mild pulmonary hypertension can live. In how many years mild pulmonary hypertension become serve hypertension. If serve pulmonary hypertension present then how many years person can live is treatment is available for serve pulmonary hypertension please give advice.

Dr. Vinod Marathe93%(681 ratings)

MBBS, DMRD, MD - Radio Diagnosis, FIIM(A...read more

Non-Invasive Conservative Cardiac Care Specialist•Ahmednagar

Dear
Stop smoking
Improve lung health by pranayam and exercise. This will help in long run.
Take natural immunity boosters like cap Reimmugen.
Vm.

Asked for male, 29 years old from Mumbai

Hii, I am Siddhesh 27 years of age. I suffered from pulmonary embolism recently. I recently had color doppler test which clarifies that I do not have dvt in my legs. I have varicose veins in my legs and one of my doctor suggested to have operation for varicose. 1) I just wanted to know whether its necessary to have the operation done 2) what are the chances of further getting dvt or pulmonary embolism 3) What sort of precautions should I take for not getting dvt again. 4)Can varicose veins leads to dvt. 5) now it has been 4 months so can I resume gym and sports related activities. Thankyou.

Dr. Subhash Tiwari92%(806 ratings)

PGD Maternal Child Health, MBBS

General Physician•Akola

Vaicose veins may get thrombosed but the possibility of a thrombus getting dislodged from the wall is far less as compared to deep vein thrombosis. As the doppler has not shown any evidence of dvt in deep veins of legs, the basic question remains, that wherfrom the thrombus got away to cause pulmonary embolism. Fortunately nothing untoward occurred but presuming it was from saphenious vein, precautions are essential. Avoid long immobilization of limbs, squeezing pressure on calves, very heavy ex...more

Asked for female, 47 years old from Delhi