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Low Potassium Levels Led To Fluid Filled Abdomen And Pressure On Ribs. How To Treat This?
My upper abdomen is swollen like i am in my 3rd trimaster of pregnancy which cant happen cause i had a hysterectomy also i am not constipated. I went to the ER because i had pnemonia and to have them check out my stomach my potassium was low so they put me on that and said my abdomen was full of fluid it puts pressure on the inside of my ribs. What can i do to get rid of the fluid?
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
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Thank you for asking.
If you have abdominal fluids / Ascites you need to sort out etiology for it. If obesity is an issue treat it reduce weight, If liver issues then treat them using Lactuloses, Spironolactones, Rifaxamines etc, If Fluids bother you you can always try an ascitic tap fluid will be drained out of your under continuous hemodynamic monitoring.
If the problem persists see the gastro enterologist for work up. So much Ascitic fluid with out an etiology is not possible. Seek the Evil And nip it from the Bud.
now low potassium. Use some potassium supplements and foods rich in potassium like bananas etc. Drink Orange juices you will restore them soon, Avoid Diuretics Except potassium sparing they are good rather useful in your case.
Seek the Specialist help for further management
Good Luck
S Khan
Thank you for asking.
If you have abdominal fluids / Ascites you need to sort out etiology for it. If obesity is an issue treat it reduce weight, If liver issues then treat them using Lactuloses, Spironolactones, Rifaxamines etc, If Fluids bother you you can always try an ascitic tap fluid will be drained out of your under continuous hemodynamic monitoring.
If the problem persists see the gastro enterologist for work up. So much Ascitic fluid with out an etiology is not possible. Seek the Evil And nip it from the Bud.
now low potassium. Use some potassium supplements and foods rich in potassium like bananas etc. Drink Orange juices you will restore them soon, Avoid Diuretics Except potassium sparing they are good rather useful in your case.
Seek the Specialist help for further management
Good Luck
S Khan
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