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Have Cirrhosis, Swollen Legs And Stomach. Done Blood Test And CT Scan. Worried
my husband was recently diagnosed with cirrohisis, they drained his stomach because it was so swollen, his legs and feet are also swollen, they did blood test, and ct scan, and sent him home with no home care, just re eval in 3-5 days.
Im really confussed and worried, all he does is sleep, i dont know if its from the meds.
Im really confussed and worried, all he does is sleep, i dont know if its from the meds.
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The excessive sleep he experiences could be from the liver disease. It is one of the symptoms of liver failure.
Does he stay awake during night and sleep during day ?
Liver cirrhosis is one of the major causes of fluid accumulation in abdomen. Draining of fluid may have to be done repeatedly.
I'd strictly advise him to stop alcoholic drinks if he had the habit.
Also
The diets should be containing less salt. (No added salt)
Reduce protein load in diet.
Does he stay awake during night and sleep during day ?
Liver cirrhosis is one of the major causes of fluid accumulation in abdomen. Draining of fluid may have to be done repeatedly.
I'd strictly advise him to stop alcoholic drinks if he had the habit.
Also
The diets should be containing less salt. (No added salt)
Reduce protein load in diet.
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