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Suggest Treatment For Fatty Liver And Ascites

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Posted on Mon, 1 Jun 2015
Question: I have mild ascites. No cirrhosis. Fatty liver grade ii with slightly echo structure . My question is, why I have ascites
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Could be low protein diet

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.

It seems to have developed due to low protein levels in the blood. I would suggest that you check total and differential proteins in a blood test.
If that is negative then other possibilities need to be ruled out with more tests. The other tests will include LFT, RFT, thyroid, echo, ECG.
Examination by a doctor is needed to see if it is pitting or non-pitting type of edema. Low proteins will cause pitting type of edema.

Don't hang legs and keep moving around.
In diet - avoid fast food, take higher proteins and low salt.
Walk will help a lot. Reduce weight (if high)

Apply these lifestyle changes for atleast 10 days and check if there is any change.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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Suggest Treatment For Fatty Liver And Ascites

Brief Answer: Could be low protein diet Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for your query. It seems to have developed due to low protein levels in the blood. I would suggest that you check total and differential proteins in a blood test. If that is negative then other possibilities need to be ruled out with more tests. The other tests will include LFT, RFT, thyroid, echo, ECG. Examination by a doctor is needed to see if it is pitting or non-pitting type of edema. Low proteins will cause pitting type of edema. Don't hang legs and keep moving around. In diet - avoid fast food, take higher proteins and low salt. Walk will help a lot. Reduce weight (if high) Apply these lifestyle changes for atleast 10 days and check if there is any change. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr Vaishalee