He has taken medication for 6 weeks but still continues ascites. He has been hospitalized and the watery substance
has been taken out more than 12 litres since one month ago and still the ascites go in the belly. He has lost appetite from the beginning losing weight by more than 10 kgs.
Every available test tells no cancer in his case.
2007-06-08 21:01:47 · 4 answers · asked by minkyungohlee 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Ummm ... has he seen a doctor? Simple liver function tests should be the first step.
See a Doctor, get blood tests!
If you want to add more information I can answer better.
What medication is he on?
What is his diagnosis?
Does he drink, do drugs, etc.?
Any other info you have ...
2007-06-08 21:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by GVD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't intestinal tuberculosis perhaps give you ascites, as ascites is simply a symptom not a disease. What medication are they giving him? How long has he been diagnosed with tuberculosis. When did the ascites start? Did it occur following an abdominal operation?
2007-06-09 04:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by Colin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tuberculosis is controlled, it may stop and there are some cancers which cause ascites. I know a few friends and relatives who had this problem and in all their cases, cancer was established later.
I hope your brother will get well soon.
2007-06-09 04:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like his liver. If he is taking strong meds they could be ruining his liver. They should be checking his liver enzymes. He may have developed hepatitis or cirrohsis.
2007-06-09 04:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by freakynurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋