[28F] Experiencing nausea, generalized swelling, and fast heart rate

What might be happening

Based on the information provided, possible conditions include:

• Heart Failure: This condition occurs when your heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should. Symptoms can include swelling in your legs, ankles and feet, fatigue, and rapid or irregular heartbeat.

  • Treatment typically involves lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes devices or surgical procedures.

• Kidney Disease: Kidney disease can cause fluid retention leading to swelling in your legs, ankles, and feet. Other symptoms can include nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath.

  • Treatment typically involves addressing the cause of the kidney disease, and can include lifestyle changes, medications, and in severe cases, dialysis or kidney transplant.

• Liver Disease: Liver disease can cause fluid retention leading to swelling in your legs, ankles, and feet. Other symptoms can include nausea, fatigue, and irregular heartbeat.

  • Treatment typically involves addressing the cause of the liver disease, and can include lifestyle changes, medications, and in severe cases, liver transplant.

• Thyroid Disease: An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can cause symptoms such as rapid heart rate, fatigue, and heat intolerance.

  • Treatment typically involves medications, radioactive iodine, or surgery.

What you can do

You should seek immediate medical attention given your symptoms. These could indicate a serious condition that needs to be addressed urgently. In the meantime, continue to monitor your symptoms and try to rest and stay hydrated.

What you should look out for

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Chest pain or discomfort
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Fainting or loss of consciousness
• Severe or worsening swelling, especially if it is associated with pain or redness

Please remember, this advice is intended to be general in nature, and specific causes may not apply to your situation. Always consult with a healthcare provider for appropriate examination, testing, and care recommendations.