Liver cirrhosis

[Williamsbluefamily]

I have liver cirrhosis also diabetic I have had a scan and it shown fluid around my liver and stomach I have had a stomach scan for something else and it has shown fluid in my lungs I have had two lots of antibiotics in two months what should I do

[AyrshireK]

Are you on diuretics for the fluid in your tummy? Which I presume your liver doctor knows about.

Does your liver doctor know about this fluid in your lungs? You say it was found incidentally following a scan for something else BUT this could very well be liver related too (pleural effusion) - especially in light of you having ascites too.

If your liver doctor doesn't know then you absolutely MUST let them know URGENTLY. If it's been GP treated with antibiotics and not liver doctor - contact liver doc if you have secretary details or go through hospital switch board.

I note in your earlier post that you arn't due to see your liver doctor till January 2023 so it is even more important that you contact them regarding these more recent changes - they may need to bring forward your appointment.

Katie

[Devonviolet in reply to AyrshireK]

I am in a similar position. Contacted my liver team and they prescribed diuretics over phone. Saw dr 2 weeks later and dietitician who prescribed Renapro drinks twice a day. Am awaiting abdominal and lung CTs early December.

[Williamsbluefamily in reply to Devonviolet]

Thank you I am ringing the liver team on Monday

[Williamsbluefamily in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you I am getting in touch with the liver team on monday