My mom had a heart attack in 2010. Angiography suggested no blockages. In 2011 she had a stroke, after medical care she was fine. Till Feb 2012 everything was fine. From March 2012 her food intake dropped and she complained of her stomach is full. Doctor said her liver is affected and we have to do water tapping. From March till October she has underwent 4 water tapping sittings. Now doctor is saying due to low heart pumping her liver is damage almost 80-85%. I need to know if there are any chances of improvement in her condition? How may times water tapping can be done? Is it harmful to patient?
Hi thanks for asking question. Noted you have heart problem and because of less function of heart liver not getting enough blood. By liver affection hypoalbuminemia present and secondary sodium and water retention edema occurring... After consulting doctor diuretic can be given for it. Protein supplement might be needed. You had done therapeutic paracentesis for fluid removal. If done under aseptic precaution less side effects... But yes as it us intervention procedure bleeding, infection, injury to other organ etc...side effect can be there.... Supportive care given. If any complication occurs immediately consult to er... Take care.