Could the sudden swelling in my mother's face, eyes, and legs be a sign of kidney problems, and could it be a side effect of her pain medicine, Etoshine 90mg, even though her recent kidney blood tests and blood sugar levels were normal?
Yes, this fluid retention in her face, eyes, and legs can indeed be a side effect of her pain medicine, Etoshine (etoricoxib). This type of medication can sometimes cause the body to hold onto extra salt and water, affecting fluid balance even if her recent kidney and blood sugar tests were normal. Please be reassured, but it is very important to contact her doctor promptly. They can evaluate these symptoms, check her blood pressure, and safely adjust her treatment if needed.