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Does Fluid In Liver Cause Fever?
hello dr. my dad age 55 yrs. has undergone liver resection before 6 months. since then he is having constant fever. now the reports are showing 3.6 bilirubin. according to our dr. it can be due to cirosis or there may be some obstruction. some amount of fluid is also seen in sonography. can this fluid be a reason for 100, 101, 102 fever
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.
Yes,this fluid may be bile or an abscess and in this case it could be caused if fever,pain and weakness. He should do ct scan and then this fluid can be drained percutaneously or another surgery may be required. Antibiotics may be efficient but if there is no improvement then you should do what I 've mentioned above.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
Yes,this fluid may be bile or an abscess and in this case it could be caused if fever,pain and weakness. He should do ct scan and then this fluid can be drained percutaneously or another surgery may be required. Antibiotics may be efficient but if there is no improvement then you should do what I 've mentioned above.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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