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Suggest Treatment For Splenomegaly And Protal Hypertension
My son has splenomegaly and protal hypertension secondary to chronic active hepatitis. He is having frequent fatty stools and difficulty controlling fecal continence. Is ther a medication that can help?
My son is not on any standard treatment regimen because he is severely mentally handicapped due to Downs Syndrome. He is 35 years old.
My son is not on any standard treatment regimen because he is severely mentally handicapped due to Downs Syndrome. He is 35 years old.
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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Spleenomegaly and portal hypertension can be be treated with drugs like spirinolactone and beta blockers.Reducing the intake of salt will help.Definitive treatment include sclerotherapy and TIPS-transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting.Gut antimicrobials like neomycin will be useful.consult your doctor for further queries.
Thank you
Spleenomegaly and portal hypertension can be be treated with drugs like spirinolactone and beta blockers.Reducing the intake of salt will help.Definitive treatment include sclerotherapy and TIPS-transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting.Gut antimicrobials like neomycin will be useful.consult your doctor for further queries.
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