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Suggest Treatment For Ascites And Constipation
My father is suffering from :
1. Ascites due to Liver Cirrhosis
2. Surgical pain as his gall bladder was removed surgically due to gall stone in last 48 hours. Doctor suggested him TRAMADOL ( opioid) for pain management.
3. He is suffering from constipation for almost 48 hours.
Is it an sign of impending attack of Hepatic Encephalopathy ?
His cognitive functions are all ok.
1. Ascites due to Liver Cirrhosis
2. Surgical pain as his gall bladder was removed surgically due to gall stone in last 48 hours. Doctor suggested him TRAMADOL ( opioid) for pain management.
3. He is suffering from constipation for almost 48 hours.
Is it an sign of impending attack of Hepatic Encephalopathy ?
His cognitive functions are all ok.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Constipation is not a sign of impending attack of encephalopathy. But it is a risk factor for it.
Tramadol he has taken could have caused it.
Give him lactulose or lactitol to relieve constipation and to prevent hepatic encephalopathy.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Constipation is not a sign of impending attack of encephalopathy. But it is a risk factor for it.
Tramadol he has taken could have caused it.
Give him lactulose or lactitol to relieve constipation and to prevent hepatic encephalopathy.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards.
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