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You father has pleural effusion and ascites as a part of infection and need care. He needs to be treated in a hospital.

A blood clot in the leg is termed as Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT. This blood clot can be fatal because it usually blocks the passage of blood to the heart by damaging the one-way valves of the veins. This can also reach other organs like the lungs in which situation the case becomes complicated and may also lead to death. There are various ways of preventing the onset of these clots. Follow these points to know more.

* Blood Thinners: Prolonged hospital stay and a major surgery like joi...more

Venous insufficiency
you should check with your doctor before using compression socks for your swelling. These special socks should be properly fitted for you and your needs. Also, be sure to wear them during the day and remove them before you go to bed.
Leg elevation
if you stand a lot during the day, try propping your feet up or soaking them in water when you get home to help prevent swelling.
Muscle relaxant: reduces muscle tension and helps relieve muscle pain and discomfort....more

Yes, you can . infact you should do mild to moderate aerobic exercise regularly to keep body metabolic rate in good shape.

CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) Group of disorder of movement and posture because of defects and disease of brain, the damage may occur in Uterus during gestation, during birth process, or during he first few years of life. Cerebral Palsy is most common motor disorder in infants and children and is the commonest cause of physical disabilities in childhood.

The word cerebral means having to do with the brain The word palsy means a weakness or problem in the way a person moves or how he positions his...more

As you are telling a definite diagnosis , I presume that you have undergone evaluation already. It seems that your treatment is correct. you can continue.

Varicose vein is a painless condition. Cause for pain must be found out & treated.
Elastic leggings help.
Exercises for the lower limbs help.

What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Blood clots can arise anywhere in your body. They develop when blood thickens and clumps together. When a clot forms in a vein deep in the body, it's called Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Deep vein blood clots typically occur in the lower leg or thigh. But if your symptoms stem from a blood clot deep in your leg, it can be dangerous. Blood clots can happen to anyone, anytime. But some people are at increased risk. Therefore, they should immediately consult wit...more

There might be many other aspects of his health that could have made the situation very critical. It is a risky situation in elderly people and sometimes sudden changes in the cardiovascular system becomes difficult to handle even in the ICU. It's very unfortunate but you have to accept the fate and pray for his peaceful journey.