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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Stomach And Low Urination With Liver Problem
my father is having hepatitis B infection and liver problem. His stomach has swollen tightly and amount of urine output is reduced. He feels difficulty to eat anything. always he prefer liquid food in small amount. Treatment is going on but the result is same. what should be done now.
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
1) hepatitis-B infection, tight stomach due to collection of fluid in stomach, less urine output- all suggest possibility of end stage liver disease
2) grnerally it require liver transplantation but evaluation of patient for eligibility is required from which doctors can get idea about probability of good outcomes following transplant
3) during waiting period for transplant or non-candidacy for transplant, patient require supportive medical treatment to support liver function, to minimize symptoms, to improve quality of life
4) end stage liver disease is not curable by medications which had limited role as life supportive measure only
2) grnerally it require liver transplantation but evaluation of patient for eligibility is required from which doctors can get idea about probability of good outcomes following transplant
3) during waiting period for transplant or non-candidacy for transplant, patient require supportive medical treatment to support liver function, to minimize symptoms, to improve quality of life
4) end stage liver disease is not curable by medications which had limited role as life supportive measure only
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