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Can Water In The Intestines Cause Any Risks?
Question: hi Dr. I just came back from a clinic
I took an x ray to my lungs because of persistant caugh
when the result came the Dr, said that i have water in my intestine that is pushing on my lungs when I deep inhale and he had no clue if it is dangerous or not and suggested I see my Dr. please give me an idea if this this a common problem and how serious
thank you
I took an x ray to my lungs because of persistant caugh
when the result came the Dr, said that i have water in my intestine that is pushing on my lungs when I deep inhale and he had no clue if it is dangerous or not and suggested I see my Dr. please give me an idea if this this a common problem and how serious
thank you
Brief Answer:
Liver disease most probably
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. The "water in the intestines" may mean ascites, which is an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity (not intestines!), usually caused by liver disease, i.e.cirrhosis.
However, ascites is not something that is free of symptoms and that can be discovered by chance on an x-ray.
You should also be experiencing other symptoms such as bloated tummy, weight gain, heartburn, nausea and stomach pain, decreased appetite and trouble breathing when lying down. If any of these symptoms sound familiar then there is reasonable cause to suspect liver disease.
I suggest you see your doctor so you can get a proper physical examination in order to get a better understanding of what is going on. Depending on the findings on the physical examination, the doctor will be able to decide on further testing.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have further information you would like to offer so I can get a better understanding of your current condition. You can also upload the reports here so that I can have a closer look at them.
I'd be happy to answer any further question you might have.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
Liver disease most probably
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. The "water in the intestines" may mean ascites, which is an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity (not intestines!), usually caused by liver disease, i.e.cirrhosis.
However, ascites is not something that is free of symptoms and that can be discovered by chance on an x-ray.
You should also be experiencing other symptoms such as bloated tummy, weight gain, heartburn, nausea and stomach pain, decreased appetite and trouble breathing when lying down. If any of these symptoms sound familiar then there is reasonable cause to suspect liver disease.
I suggest you see your doctor so you can get a proper physical examination in order to get a better understanding of what is going on. Depending on the findings on the physical examination, the doctor will be able to decide on further testing.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have further information you would like to offer so I can get a better understanding of your current condition. You can also upload the reports here so that I can have a closer look at them.
I'd be happy to answer any further question you might have.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
You should also be experiencing other symptoms such as bloated tummy, weight gain, heartburn, nausea and stomach pain, decreased appetite and trouble breathing when lying down. If any of these symptoms sound familiar then there is reasonable cause to suspect liver disease.
may be gain weight, but increased appetite, no problem in breathing when on my back,no nausea, heartburn miner when i eat a lot
again what is it if not liver
may be gain weight, but increased appetite, no problem in breathing when on my back,no nausea, heartburn miner when i eat a lot
again what is it if not liver
Brief Answer:
Ultrasound of the abdomen
Detailed Answer:
The only thing that matched the description of the radiologist is ascites, however, it is interesting that you do not have any other symptoms. I recommend you do an abdominal ultrasound for further investigation.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have further questions.
Wishing you all the best.
Ultrasound of the abdomen
Detailed Answer:
The only thing that matched the description of the radiologist is ascites, however, it is interesting that you do not have any other symptoms. I recommend you do an abdominal ultrasound for further investigation.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have further questions.
Wishing you all the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vishesh Rohatgi
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