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What Could Be The Reason For Having Abdominal Swelling And Loss Of Appetite?
i am a nursing student in Bhutan, i have patient whose complain is swelling of abdomen, fever,and loss of appetite. now i am a trouble to form a nursing diagnosis, would help in forming it. patient is 12 years of age and diagnosed as abdominal tuberculosis.
Thu, 15 May 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You have given the diagnosis - abdominal tuberculosis.
The distension could be due to ascites (fluid in the abdomen). Individuals with tuberculosis will have fever, loss of appetite and loss of weight.
You can get an ultrasound done to confirm the presence of ascites. If it is confirmed, the ascitic fluid analysis may be done to confirm the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You have given the diagnosis - abdominal tuberculosis.
The distension could be due to ascites (fluid in the abdomen). Individuals with tuberculosis will have fever, loss of appetite and loss of weight.
You can get an ultrasound done to confirm the presence of ascites. If it is confirmed, the ascitic fluid analysis may be done to confirm the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
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