Friday, May 11, 2012

swelling belly

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Hello.  So sorry to hear about your dad.  His swollen belly is most likely a condition called ascites.  Fluid is building up around his organs and distending his belly.  It is a very incomfortable condition.  The doctors usually try diuretics and salt reduction first.  If that doesn't work,  they drain the belly with a stent.  My husband had a catheter installed and they taught me how to drain him at home when he became uncomfortable.  It is a side effect of having cancer.  (pancreatic, liver, lung, and colon usually)  Hope this helps.  Prayers.  Tina



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