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Cirrhosis Of The Liver. Is There Anything To Reduce The Distension ?

My grandma is 80 years old and has been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver . She is taking drugs. However, her tummy which is distended has not yet gotten back to shape. The gastroenterologist seems to suggest that there is no cure for this. Is there anything that can be done to reduce the distension? Also, she is given diuretics and a tablet to ease her bowels (lasix). Are these safe to use over a period of time? (Her kidneys are functioning normally).
Fri, 9 Sep 2011
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Read your prob, once chirrosis developed then it is not curable , we can give only supportive treatment so that we patien can be prevented from its complication . so she can take diuretics n laxative drugs for long time as it has no side effect. along with it she should try ayurvedic treatment also n take any liver tonic as per advise of your doc.
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Cirrhosis Of The Liver. Is There Anything To Reduce The Distension ?

Hi Welcome to HCM Read your prob, once chirrosis developed then it is not curable , we can give only supportive treatment so that we patien can be prevented from its complication . so she can take diuretics n laxative drugs for long time as it has no side effect. along with it she should try ayurvedic treatment also n take any liver tonic as per advise of your doc.