he is 69 & has been admitted to hospital recently and is awaiting an angiogram however his health deteriorating. he has a swollen tummy, swollen legs, shortness of breath, hallucinations, weight loss, dry mouth with a taste of cardboard. does anyone know what could be wrong or what we can do in the meantime please? many thanks.
Answer on My father is very unwell, he already has a pacemaker fitted (3 years ago) can you help please?
This is far too serious for anything you can do to make a difference. It sounds like heart failure with fluid retention. I am quite sure the doctors/surgeons know exactly what they can or can't do for your father, and if you talk to them ( - ask the nurses to make arrangements for you to speak to one of the doctors as soon as you can ) and if you are sensible rather than hysterical or emotional, you will get a sensible answer.
