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Suggest Treatment For Distended Abdomen Post Surgery
My abdomen has been enlarged about 5 years. After back surgery. I am thin otherwise insulin dependant diabetic type 2. High on large amounts of Lantus, Apidra,Metformin and Glyburide. My legs at ankle hurt real bad swell and turn purple on standing or sitting more than 10 minutes. My liver is 23cm my spleen, gallbladder and duct in head of pancreas are slightly enlarged. The right vein at common junction in liver narrow, cysts in kidneys. Liver functions norm to slight elevator. Triglycerides 702 a1c 8.7 H n H and RBC slight elevator, platelets normal 180.000 PT,PTSD INR normal. Kidney function normal. No hemochromatosis. Every test norm, ferritin slight high. I m thinking look 9 mo pregnant, oh no fluid or blood in belly anywhere. I stay in bed it hurts to walk. Want life back, what is this
Tue, 10 Sep 2019
Hi,
The enlarged abdomen can be due to:
(1) Enlargement of an organ in the abdomen or pelvis
(2) Liver or kidney disease or heart disease- these can cause a build-up of fluid in the body
(3) Low protein levels- this can also lead to fluid build-up as well
(4) The build-up of fat.
If the ultrasound was only of the abdomen, then a pelvic U/S should be considered if you are female (to check the size of the uterus).
Blood tests can check protein levels and an echo can check the heart (if there are other heart-related symptoms).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
The enlarged abdomen can be due to:
(1) Enlargement of an organ in the abdomen or pelvis
(2) Liver or kidney disease or heart disease- these can cause a build-up of fluid in the body
(3) Low protein levels- this can also lead to fluid build-up as well
(4) The build-up of fat.
If the ultrasound was only of the abdomen, then a pelvic U/S should be considered if you are female (to check the size of the uterus).
Blood tests can check protein levels and an echo can check the heart (if there are other heart-related symptoms).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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