Can't thank you enough Mark. I watch this video twice a day. I have compensated cirrhosis and am really scared of ascites. Thanks Dr Mark, from Scotland, across the pond.
I saw a comment by a guy who said he went to a doctor from India and I know what kind of medicine he means but sometimes I get censored when I say it but it starts with the letters ayur . If you're interested I can go back and look at the comment but basically the doctor had him get very strong chilies including the scotch bonnets and let them stew on medium heat for an hour and then had him eat four times a day those stewed chilies mixed in with various fruits and vegetables and the guy said his doctor was shocked that the ascites is gone ... I did ask the man if it also means his cancer is in remission and I'll let you know if he gives an answer .
Sir, i had ascites due to cirrohsis but i managed my diet and took pills Tab. Spiromide 20mg/day. Limited my sodium intake. But, some doctors advise that sodium is also necessary, patients should take at low quantity. It has been 1year, i don't have ascites now. Could it be controlled even more longer years? And further remedies?
I have had abdominal swelling with no pain and I keep buying new trousers. I look pregnant. I don't even drink alcohol much. I do find it difficult to walk up steep stairs now.
I have every symptom you have and haven’t heard of when it comes to liver cirrhosis. This is horrifically painful. I do drink a ton. Yesterday was my birthday so I got sushi, vodka, and THC. Eating makes it so bloody bad but I don’t realize it until after. I have endometriosis and it’s reminding me of when that was at its worse, just higher. I am a little short of breath and it is noticeable to me just existing in recent months, but the pain is so bad I take as shallow of breaths as I can because breathing is so awful. Another thing with me…if I eat or even just if I drink vodka during the day, I like to down at least three liters of water in between repeating the next day, but it’s bloody impossible. Taking a sip is worse than a healthy person doing a competition at an all you can eat buffet.
Why didn’t you get checked out? I’m avoiding doctors for multiple reasons. A simple blood test would tell you if you have ascites. It doesn’t take a rock scientist for me to know three of my organs are failing. Four if you count the kidneys as two.
was told i have a bit of fatty liver, i also have a diastasis from lifting heavy, right after my split, i have tons of fluid in my belly, sure sounds like this but when i go to the er, they tell me im just fat, go home and never test me for anything... frustrated.
Tell them if you go to another doctor what hospital and find out you have ascites ... which they could have done tests on you to find out if you have it and they refused to do any testing tell them you're going to come back with a lawsuit against them because that's what I had to do decades ago as a college student and finally this young doctor asked me some more questions and decided to test me for my liver and I found out I had hepatitis viral be
I have NASH &, at least as of my last checkup, I do not have cirrhosis. I'm having the symptoms of ascites, so I have an appointment scheduled to be checked out for it, but I'm curious if it's possible to have ascites when I only have NASH? I have to wait a few weeks for my appointment & I'm so concerned! Thank you for the video!
Thanks for watching and I’m glad it helped you! Sometimes the development of ascites is the event that distinguishes you have advanced from NASH to NASH cirrhosis. Other factors can also be involved - heart and kidney function. A fluid sample and clinical context usually distinguishes the cause. Avoiding salt is the biggest thing you can do. At times the fluid isn’t in the abdomen but in the wall of the belly which is different but has similar underlying causes.
@@MarkCooperMD Thanks for the response! This will help me make notes of questions I need to ask at my appointment. Appreciate you & subscribed to your channel. Happy new year!
May I ask a question pls. : My 17 yr old son who has autism underwent full ab ultrasound and found moderate ascites. Ct scan was recommended to corelate findings. All his organs including liver are all normal. Can massive ascites be diagnosed in him? He has so flat and thin tummy. Why was it massive ascites?
I have ascites fluid that makes me look like im pregnent and it makes it so I have a very hard time breathing with my left lung. But when I have taken apple pectin supplements Ive noticed that I can often breath easier and so im going to see is konjac root might also help me breath. Im also going to try to help my liver with these supplememts black raddish, milk thistle, artichoke, tudca, choline and nac.
NAC needs to be IV to have utility. No point to take a pill. Coffee has shown evidence of helping the liver. Be careful with herbal remedies as many are toxic to the liver. Check out www.nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance
Doctor, my father has serum albumin 3.2 g/dL and has fuild buildup in abdomen. Doctor is giving us nothing. Can u tell what will happen to him. He Doesn't drink and has no bad habits..
Sir what will happen to a patient who suffers with pancreatic cancer with ascites, how long one can survive?.. pls answer me sir is there a way to stop ascites.
Ascites can be controlled best when it’s due to liver, heart, or kidney disease - then reducing sodium intake helps. When it’s due to a cancer it may improve if the cancer responds to chemotherapy. To manage it a drain can be placed, but this is most appropriate when a person has advanced cancer and is considered a palliative measure to provide comfort, not cure. I hope this gives you some points to discuss with your health care team. If this is for you or a loved one I wish you all the best.
@@MarkCooperMD sir dostorlimab is successful at present i hope it will cure, i can understand at present there is no cure for ascites.. but living with ascites is really hard
Sorry you’re having these symptoms. Any symptom can be related to a host of possible diseases. Usually your primary doctor can evaluate whether it’s likely enough to warrant imaging, or whether something else is more likely, and guide you toward the right diagnosis. If they think a second perspective is warranted they may involve a specialist. What specialist is best depends on work up thus far.
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Can't thank you enough Mark. I watch this video twice a day. I have compensated cirrhosis and am really scared of ascites. Thanks Dr Mark, from Scotland, across the pond.
Thanks. I’m glad it has been helpful to you.
I saw a comment by a guy who said he went to a doctor from India and I know what kind of medicine he means but sometimes I get censored when I say it but it starts with the letters ayur .
If you're interested I can go back and look at the comment but basically the doctor had him get very strong chilies including the scotch bonnets and let them stew on medium heat for an hour and then had him eat four times a day those stewed chilies mixed in with various fruits and vegetables and the guy said his doctor was shocked that the ascites is gone ... I did ask the man if it also means his cancer is in remission and I'll let you know if he gives an answer .
Day 78 of no alcohol for me, feeling great
How long did you drink
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Just checking up on you,are you still going strong?
Sir, i had ascites due to cirrohsis but i managed my diet and took pills Tab. Spiromide 20mg/day. Limited my sodium intake. But, some doctors advise that sodium is also necessary, patients should take at low quantity. It has been 1year, i don't have ascites now. Could it be controlled even more longer years? And further remedies?
Kindly share your symptoms ???
I have had abdominal swelling with no pain and I keep buying new trousers. I look pregnant. I don't even drink alcohol much. I do find it difficult to walk up steep stairs now.
I have every symptom you have and haven’t heard of when it comes to liver cirrhosis. This is horrifically painful. I do drink a ton. Yesterday was my birthday so I got sushi, vodka, and THC. Eating makes it so bloody bad but I don’t realize it until after. I have endometriosis and it’s reminding me of when that was at its worse, just higher. I am a little short of breath and it is noticeable to me just existing in recent months, but the pain is so bad I take as shallow of breaths as I can because breathing is so awful. Another thing with me…if I eat or even just if I drink vodka during the day, I like to down at least three liters of water in between repeating the next day, but it’s bloody impossible. Taking a sip is worse than a healthy person doing a competition at an all you can eat buffet.
Why didn’t you get checked out? I’m avoiding doctors for multiple reasons. A simple blood test would tell you if you have ascites. It doesn’t take a rock scientist for me to know three of my organs are failing. Four if you count the kidneys as two.
my dog has this. poor girl. she is getting heart surgery tomorrow.
No ER doctor told me I have this. I went a few times complaining of stomach bloating,pain,shortness of breath. Covid made it worse. Nausea.
Any illness can promote fluid retention and therefore worsen ascites if you already have it. Hope you find some relief! Thanks for watching.
was told i have a bit of fatty liver, i also have a diastasis from lifting heavy, right after my split, i have tons of fluid in my belly, sure sounds like this but when i go to the er, they tell me im just fat, go home and never test me for anything... frustrated.
Tell them if you go to another doctor what hospital and find out you have ascites ... which they could have done tests on you to find out if you have it and they refused to do any testing tell them you're going to come back with a lawsuit against them because that's what I had to do decades ago as a college student and finally this young doctor asked me some more questions and decided to test me for my liver and I found out I had hepatitis viral be
Can liver enzymes ALT, SGPT,SGOT rise when there is ascites of the liver?
Thank you for this knowledge
I have NASH &, at least as of my last checkup, I do not have cirrhosis. I'm having the symptoms of ascites, so I have an appointment scheduled to be checked out for it, but I'm curious if it's possible to have ascites when I only have NASH? I have to wait a few weeks for my appointment & I'm so concerned! Thank you for the video!
Thanks for watching and I’m glad it helped you! Sometimes the development of ascites is the event that distinguishes you have advanced from NASH to NASH cirrhosis. Other factors can also be involved - heart and kidney function. A fluid sample and clinical context usually distinguishes the cause. Avoiding salt is the biggest thing you can do. At times the fluid isn’t in the abdomen but in the wall of the belly which is different but has similar underlying causes.
@@MarkCooperMD Thanks for the response! This will help me make notes of questions I need to ask at my appointment. Appreciate you & subscribed to your channel. Happy new year!
Thank you for your support. Please share our channel with others you know. NASH is common and I hope we can reach more people!
May I ask a question pls. : My 17 yr old son who has autism underwent full ab ultrasound and found moderate ascites. Ct scan was recommended to corelate findings. All his organs including liver are all normal. Can massive ascites be diagnosed in him? He has so flat and thin tummy. Why was it massive ascites?
I have ascites fluid that makes me look like im pregnent and it makes it so I have a very hard time breathing with my left lung. But when I have taken apple pectin supplements Ive noticed that I can often breath easier and so im going to see is konjac root might also help me breath. Im also going to try to help my liver with these supplememts black raddish, milk thistle, artichoke, tudca, choline and nac.
NAC needs to be IV to have utility. No point to take a pill.
Coffee has shown evidence of helping the liver.
Be careful with herbal remedies as many are toxic to the liver.
Check out
www.nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance
Doctor, my father has serum albumin 3.2 g/dL and has fuild buildup in abdomen. Doctor is giving us nothing. Can u tell what will happen to him. He Doesn't drink and has no bad habits..
Thanks 🙏 very informative
Thanks. I hope it helps you and those you’re close to.
I have to have paracentesis twice a week.they take 6 liters out each time. 😢
7 days sober
Sir what will happen to a patient who suffers with pancreatic cancer with ascites, how long one can survive?.. pls answer me sir is there a way to stop ascites.
Ascites can be controlled best when it’s due to liver, heart, or kidney disease - then reducing sodium intake helps. When it’s due to a cancer it may improve if the cancer responds to chemotherapy. To manage it a drain can be placed, but this is most appropriate when a person has advanced cancer and is considered a palliative measure to provide comfort, not cure. I hope this gives you some points to discuss with your health care team. If this is for you or a loved one I wish you all the best.
@@MarkCooperMD sir dostorlimab is successful at present i hope it will cure, i can understand at present there is no cure for ascites.. but living with ascites is really hard
Can ascites just make you look fat in the beginning? Not a hard basketball belly. But bigger at the bottom
What kind of doctor should I see if I think I am having these symptoms? How do they verify ascites?
Sorry you’re having these symptoms. Any symptom can be related to a host of possible diseases. Usually your primary doctor can evaluate whether it’s likely enough to warrant imaging, or whether something else is more likely, and guide you toward the right diagnosis. If they think a second perspective is warranted they may involve a specialist. What specialist is best depends on work up thus far.
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