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Suggest Medication For Portal Hypertension
my husband has end stage cirrhosis,red palms indicating portal hypertension.platelets are 99 and he seems to be getting confused somewhat.He's forgetting to check his morning glucose. His MD won't be in till later.
Concerned,
His Wife
Concerned,
His Wife
Thu, 11 Jun 2015
Hello ,I have gone through your question.confusion in patient of cirrhosis with portal hypertension may be sign of rising ammonia.I request you get it done immediately.Overall guidance may be given after knowing his ammonia and other investigations.Rising ammonia is serious so it must be attended first.
My best wishes
Dr.Teli,MD
My best wishes
Dr.Teli,MD
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