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What Causes Fluid Collection In The Abdomen With Hep C?

My husband has Hep C but has not been active for 4 years. He also has a heart condition which is under control. He is a lot of fluid collecting in his abdomen. The heart doctor wants him to see a kidney specialist and a liver specialist. He has gained 8 pounds - only in his stomach since January. What is your observation with these symptoms?
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Thanks for posting your question on HCM.
I appreciate your concern for your husband's illness.

Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites) can occur in a number of clinical conditions. This could be due to cirrhosis of liver in patients suffering from liver disease, congestive heart failure of kidney diseases.
Because of the retention of salt and water, low albumin level the fluid gets accumulated not only in the abdomen but also the lungs.

Your husband needs to investigated (liver and kidney function tests, abdominal ultrasound, chest x ray, serology for hepatitis virus).

So, get these investigations done so that he gets the treatment based on the underlying cause.

Regards!
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What Causes Fluid Collection In The Abdomen With Hep C?

Thanks for posting your question on HCM. I appreciate your concern for your husband s illness. Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites) can occur in a number of clinical conditions. This could be due to cirrhosis of liver in patients suffering from liver disease, congestive heart failure of kidney diseases. Because of the retention of salt and water, low albumin level the fluid gets accumulated not only in the abdomen but also the lungs. Your husband needs to investigated (liver and kidney function tests, abdominal ultrasound, chest x ray, serology for hepatitis virus). So, get these investigations done so that he gets the treatment based on the underlying cause. Regards!