Technical Question about ascites and Oedema

[Ewife]

Calling all biology boffins!!My husband would like to know where the fluid built up in his legs goes when he raises them 🙂 Obviously it drains out of the legs, but where then? Does it make his ascites worse? Or is it eventually urinated out??We are looking at getting a sleeping aid so that he can sleep with them raised - but he wants to know that this would definately help.

He is on a stronger dose of dueretics now, but has had this problem for 3 years so we're looking at it as more than a temporary issue.

[AyrshireK]

It goes back towards the heart and core of body and goes back into circulation round the body. Found and NHS leaflet all about managing it etc. which may be useful. smn.scot.nhs.uk/wp-content/...

Katie

[Ewife in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you, we'll look this up. Thought something like this might happen....the body is an incredible study isn't it.

[redpoint72]

Hi ewife.Ive recently been started on compression bandages for my lower legs,by my liver nurse.

I asked if I would get ascites again,she said not.

They want the fluid higher in the body,so it can be urinated out.

To early to tell yet.

I do still walk,but has become very difficult at the moment.....but in combo with the bandages,things should improve.

They also want bloods done,as they don't see this as a positive thing.

They won't increase my diuretics, until bloods are taken.

I hope your husband gets some respite from it.

My best,

Chris

[Ewife in reply to redpoint72]

Thank you, he's had this right from when he was first diagnosed. Medication keeps it stable but it's never gone completely. Recently they have increased his meds as it did get worse, thankfully so far his body is tolerating the increase of meds ok.I hope you get some relief soon.

Atb