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What Causes Enlarged Stomach, Swollen Feet With Liver Metastasis?
My father aged 75, has liver metasis
had chemo, but not healthy enough to get chemo\\
he has recently got enlarged stomach , loss of appetite, and does not eat even more than a spoon of rice
he has enlarged stomach, swollen feet\\
wanted to know...what is this stage
had chemo, but not healthy enough to get chemo\\
he has recently got enlarged stomach , loss of appetite, and does not eat even more than a spoon of rice
he has enlarged stomach, swollen feet\\
wanted to know...what is this stage
Thu, 15 May 2014
Liver metastases indicate stage 4 disease. The enlarged stomach you have mentioned is I presume a distended abdomen (belly). This distention in advanced cancer with liver metastases is usually due to ascites (fluid accumulation in abdominal cavity).
I suggest that you should get an ultrasound scan of the patient's abdomen and confirm that its ascites. If ascites is confirmed consult your doctor for therapeutic drainage of the fluid (ascites) as it will relieve the discomfort and improve your father's apetite as well.
I hope it helps.
Please discuss it with your treating doctor.
I suggest that you should get an ultrasound scan of the patient's abdomen and confirm that its ascites. If ascites is confirmed consult your doctor for therapeutic drainage of the fluid (ascites) as it will relieve the discomfort and improve your father's apetite as well.
I hope it helps.
Please discuss it with your treating doctor.
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