Luanne Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 ... to the Emergency Room in hopes of getting her some oxygen since she is having difficulty breathing. She is having a much better day than she did yesterday, but just can't breathe. Obviously the doctors aren't in today so.... Update: They are keeping her in the hospital for a few days. She has fluid on her lungs and an enlarged heart. Does anyone know anything about enlarged hearts? What exactly does that mean and how does it effect the person with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 :grouphug: I hope she's OK, Luanne. She has been through so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garddwr Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Hopefully the oxygen helps and she feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I hope she feels better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Hope they take good care of her in the ER, and that she feels better soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Any updates yet, Luanne? I hope they took good care of your mom at the ER and that she is back home, resting comfortably. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Any updates yet, Luanne? I hope they took good care of your mom at the ER and that she is back home, resting comfortably. :grouphug: I updated in my original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I don't know anything about enlarged hearts, sorry. Hope she is feeling better. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I don't know anything about enlarged hearts, but I'm glad they are keeping your mom in the hospital while they figure out what's going on. I hope it turns out to be nothing serious. You must be so worried, Luanne. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Does she have high blod pressure? Cardiomegaly has numerous causes, but HBP is the most common. It's a symptom, not a disorder, so she will need to visit a specialist once she is relased. Treatment depends on the cause, but likely she is being given diuretics, ace inhibitors, or beta blockers. The fluid builds up in the body since the heart cannot adequately pump blood through the body, which is why there is fluid in her lungs. She will feel much better once the docs get the fluid out of her lungs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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