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What Causes Abdominal Distention While Suffering From Liver Cancer?

My brother has stage lV lung and liver cancer. He had lost his appetite almost a month ago. When I went to see him, he had also lost over 62 pounds and was only drinking Boost. I had him rushed to the local hospital where a PEG was inserted. Now, his abdomen is extremely extended and he is in constant pain. A CT Scan of his chest was done and it was negative, along with a paracentesis. However, no fluid was withdrawn from his abdomen. What could be causing his abdomen to swell now?
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Sometimes bowel may land into paresis and this may lead to bloating and gaseous distension of abdomen.

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What Causes Abdominal Distention While Suffering From Liver Cancer?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sometimes bowel may land into paresis and this may lead to bloating and gaseous distension of abdomen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and regards.