Fluid Buildup and Liver Dysfunction

[LivePositive]

So my friend's blood pressure stabilized after a drop that occurred after ascites drained. But his reports show his liver is functioning only 10% and fluid has accumulated all over body, including lungs.

Will they be able to drain the fluid? What can we expect in terms of recovery?

[Millie09]

Hi livepositive I am sorry to see your friend is struggling at present,.

Myself, I had recurring fluid retention, ascites, in my legs, even past my knees, fingers, hands etc.. I had three drains done in 6 weeks, your friends liver is struggling at the moment,hence why his body keeps filling up with fluid .

Unfortunately I can't say how things will turn out for your friend but I do know of people who can live with 10% of a functioning liver.

Your friend really needs to do everything that is requested and required of the medical team. Rest, plenty of nutrition, if he can't eat much then he Should be on fortisip drinks and shakes to build up his strength aa the other organs in the body will be suffering.

I will 🙏🏼 pray that things turn around for your friend.

I can't diagnose as I'm not a medical professional.

Please keep me updated on your friends progress

Linda

[LivePositive in reply to Millie09]

Thank you! I appreciate..

[Millie09 in reply to LivePositive]

Your most welcome ☺

[LivePositive in reply to Millie09]

Hi, so the fluid seems to be near his heart, lungs, kidney, etc Not sure if they can drain it.

[Millie09 in reply to LivePositive]

Hi livepositive, Oh I see , I'm unsure on that to be honest, i have not read of that situation.

Wished I could help you 😢.

How is your friend anyway with whars going on ? Has his consultant said anything regarding plan of action.

[LivePositive in reply to Millie09]

We will know tomorrow. He is in hospital. He is able to eat well, talking well. But not able to move well.

[Millie09 in reply to LivePositive]

Oh that's positive! I'll keep my fingers crossed 🤞. Thank you for letting me know.

[LivePositive in reply to Millie09]

Thanks to you for answering my queries

[Millie09 in reply to LivePositive]

Wished I could have helped a bit more ,but most welcome

[Hidden]

Hello,

I am including a link to our information regarding cirrhosis.

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

May I suggest that if he is still in hopsital that you liaise with his doctors and medical team for personalised information regarding their condition and management plan .

You can also call our nurse led helpline on 0800 652 7330 Mon-Fri 10am-3pm.

Trust9

[LivePositive in reply to Hidden]

Thanks.

He is in hospital, and I am just trying to get an idea of the situation and hear about others experiences.

My friend is in South Africa so I believe we can't call the nurse.

[Hidden in reply to LivePositive]

Hopefully our forum members will share their experiences then.

If you are in the UK , you can still call us on the helpline but obviously the health care system in South Africa will be different.

Take care ,

Trust 9

[LivePositive in reply to Hidden]

Thanks!