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Question:
Should I ignore my swelling, fatigue and pain?
I am a healthy 48 year old and have had MVPS (mitral valve prolapse syndrome) for well over twenty five years. On my last echo 3 years ago it was noted that I had aortic stenosis as well. I honestly just kind of blew it off. Now I have noticed that my hands and lower legs are swollen in the morning and it takes all day to go down a little bit and I am more tired than I can say and had an episode of chest pain in my back under my shoulder two nights ago. Is this a sign of a problem? Frankly I am just trying to ignore it. Ignoring MVPS worked, do you think ignoring this will work?
submitted by Leesa from Houston, Texas, on 10/28/09
Answer:
by Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Reynolds M. Delgado III, MD
I believe these symptoms should not be ignored and may be due to aortic stenosis. I would suggest seeing a cardiologist and repeat of the echocardiogram at a minimum. Remember, chest pain should never be ignored.
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