Seems like Ascites are coming back...

[zvhipp]

So, my father had first time fluid of 2.75 ltr approximately drained on 18th Feb (last month). Since then after the First Varices banding on 26 Feb, he had no sign of ascites so we had stopped diuretics. He had 2nd round of banding done on 14th march.

However, felt that his foot felt very very mildly soft, can't really press the finger and see the skin dented. But today just by suggestion of our relative, we went to visit one of the Ayurveda doctor. He just by looking said his leg has mild swelling, and then he gave pressure on his leg between knee and foot with his finger. It was easily dented So, Its coming back I guess and time to get back on diuretics.

As far as the Ayurveda Doctor said, well he said that he doesn't understand why they did the banding and which I explained it to him. However he said that we shouldn't have gone for the draining of fluid as it kind of affects natural process of getting rid of water from the body - which could have been done following Ayurveda treatment. He did say that my father's eyes does look yellow and by holding his wrist based on blood flow, he said his blood flow is like a frog - jumping kind, not smooth. He does have ulcers still and liver is not that bad yet, of course the function has weakened.

He offered the treatment but said we must follow everything from what to eat to not to eat as he said on time. He gives Ayurveda med to be taken by mixing in warm water and will put a cap on water intake 100% for week or so, can take milk instead and his med/powder in warm water. Overall, he said it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months but it will have a positive results.

By seeing how he can tell from holding wrists and checking blood/heart beats, he can tell everything as Doctors do by seeing reports, makes me believe about his experience, but as he said his treatment is only for those who can follow the strict guideline keeps me confused too. However, one who referred us to him, has a friend who was near liver failure and was told by doctor that he may not make it more than few days, got better after taking medicine from this Ayurveda doctor.

We are still not sure about following up with him but interested in knowing if anyone has followed up Ayurveda route here.

Thanks

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Hi zvhipp

I have had ascites, swollen legs, liver failure and transplant. Have been told consistently to drink at least 2.5 litres of water, or even squash, a day. And I still do 7 months post TP.

This is not intended as advice in any way! It’s just my experience..

Miles

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It always amazes me how much i need to remind myself to get the right amount of water down in a day. 2 liters of water was always easier to get in when it had a beer flavour lol

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Hahahahahaha too right - I love it, the sentiment that is, oh and of course I love the beer (well used to of course now 👍)

Miles

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Thank you for reply. I live in India and Doctors here recommended fluid and salt restriction. We are controlling however seems like he is losing muscle mass. There is no fluid in his belly, that we can tell, just his leg (between below knee to above ankle) feels has water.

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Hi zvhipp,

You did not say where you are located.

We live in the US and doctors who practice Ayurveda are not common, so I have no information on ayurvedic medicine.

Wishing you and your father the best,

Mary

[zvhipp in reply to Hidden]

I am located in India. We have Good Doctors but they are too busy to sit and give explanation which makes sense by easing our mind. Mostly they are all about Money. Ayurveda Doctor was recommended by relative whose friend had near liver failure condition due to Alcohol 5 years back and through Ayurveda, he got better in 8 months and presently living fine disease free. But, strict diet has to be followed, we were told that he didn't have water for 6 months, was given powder from Ayurveda plants which he was given mixing in water and other stuff. Thank you.

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Hi zvhipp,

Thank you for the information.

It is interesting to learn how things are done elsewhere.

Wishing the best for your father & yourself,

Mary