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What Causes Fluid Retention In Body?

Hi my boyfriend's mom is currently in ICU. They have drained 6-7 liters of fluid off her stomach and are now feeding her thru iv trying to get her guts to work. She is 76 and suffers from copd and spinal stenosis and. They are thinking of releasing her to smaller hospital. They say the test show no blockage but we don't want to lose her. Any thoughts or questions we could ask? The Dr. To help with finding answer? She just got taken off respirator yesterday now shes worn out and oxygen level 98 to 93.
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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