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Why Does Water Accumulate In The Back Causing Back Pain?

Hello, My Uncle is 56 yrs old, from last one month, he has lost his weight drastically, now he is hospitalised and doctor says, water is getting accumalated in his stumoch and back. Doctor has darined around 3 lit water in last 3 days but the water is still getting accumalated. he is also suffering from intense back pain. Can you please suggest me, what should be the best treatment in this case?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,
From history it seems that he might be having Cirrhosis of liver causing collection of fluid in abdomen.
Consult Gastroenterologist and get examined and investigations like Liver function tests and ultra sound abdomen.
After proper diagnosis plan of treatment can be decided.
Ok and take care.
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Why Does Water Accumulate In The Back Causing Back Pain?

Hi, From history it seems that he might be having Cirrhosis of liver causing collection of fluid in abdomen. Consult Gastroenterologist and get examined and investigations like Liver function tests and ultra sound abdomen. After proper diagnosis plan of treatment can be decided. Ok and take care.