What Causes Abdominal Swelling Inspite Of Having Breast Cancer?
She need proper clinical exam & investigations
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Severe abdominal swelling with fluid like feeling may be due to ascitis(fluid in abdominal cavity) or other reasons.
She need proper clinical examination and investigations.
Firstly,Ultrasound of abdomen should be done to confirm ascitis.Ultrasound is very sensitive in detecting fluid in abdominal cavity.Besides this,it will screen other organs like liver,spleen,pancreas,kidney,pelvic organs etc.
She also need investigations like routine hemogram,RBS(Random blood sugar),LFT(Liver function test),RFT(Renal function test),Urine RE/ME.Further investigations like contrast CT scan of abdomen can be done if needed.
I don't think it is due to past radiation therapy.
You should consult surgeon.
Get well soon.
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Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Irradiated of lymph nodes are among treatment modalities of breast cancer management.It clears residual tumour cells from lymph nodes.These are given in highly targeted areas and there is no long term side effects in doses given for breast cancer.
In heavy doses,it can cause fibrosis.
Memory loss is not its long term side affect.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX