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Suggest Treatment For Ascites In The Abdomen With Liver Cirrhosis

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I am suffering from cirosis of liver since 2 years now i am having asicities in the abdomen what treatment required for prevent ascities my age 53,height 5.4 feet weight 65kg




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I would suggest reducing salt intake. Kepp total table salt in diet to less than 5 gm per day. If kidney functions are normal I woulnsuggest starting diuretics, and most important of all treat the cause of cirrhosis.Consult your doctor for prescription of diuretics
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Suggest Treatment For Ascites In The Abdomen With Liver Cirrhosis

Hello, I would suggest reducing salt intake. Kepp total table salt in diet to less than 5 gm per day. If kidney functions are normal I woulnsuggest starting diuretics, and most important of all treat the cause of cirrhosis.Consult your doctor for prescription of diuretics Hope this helps