Cirrhosis

[Gweans]

Hubby had fluid drained last week but they had to dyop draining as his blood pressure dropped too low.. question is if the fluid can't be drained what happens then.thanks.

[McEwan1962]

my blood pressure used to drop quite low when I had drains. I used to be given IV albumin which I’m sure I was told helped. I couldn’t tolerate the diuretics.

[Gweans in reply to McEwan1962]

He is given iv albumin as well he can't tolerate diuretics either they affect his kidney function. So its waiting.now to see what they can do as he gathers quite a lot of fluid .

[Glorydays2]

I'm sorry to hear this. My hubby also cannot tolerate diaretics, these affected his kidneys. He now has a drain every 2 weeks. His downside of this was the drain site started to leak on a Saturday night. So off to a&e who incorrectly fitted a stoma bag. Dr advised to leave it on until next appointment in 12 days. Luckily or unluckily the bag leaked and I had a spare which I fitted and then on Monday contacted the specialist nurses who told me that the wound needed to be dry. We then visited hospital and the wound was glued and steristripped. 2 days post next drain. And fingers crossed this doesn't happen again. I am Interested to know also what happens if draining cannot be done.

Wishing you and hubby all the best.

[Gweans in reply to Glorydays2]

Thank you glorydays2.my hubby has fluid drained about every 2/3 weeks last time they drained 16litres.so I'm thinking he will need to go in more often now.best wishes to you both.

[Breakfastbabe]

I am sorry to hear about your hubby. That is a lot of fluid to drain off. We were told at hubby's drains that they cannot drain more than 10 litres at a time. I am worried about my husband too as his last blood test showed borderline impact on his kidneys from the diuretics and he is currently needing a drain every couple of months even taking them. He has also been told that a transplant is not an option for him due to his age and circulatory problems. Has your husband cut out salt as mine won't and uses a lot. We were told he would need a TIPS if they can't drain any more. But I understand that can bring on HE. It is all so worrying isn't it?

Best wishes to everyone caring for loved ones on here or suffering from liver disease.

[Gweans in reply to Breakfastbabe]

Hello breakfastbabe..it is worrying. My hubby can't have a transplant due to his age and low kidney function nor can he have a tips either his numbers are all too low.he is grade c Nash liver cirrhosis so it can get overwhelming at times.. best wishes to you both..

[Breakfastbabe in reply to Gweans]

Best wishes to you both too and thinking of you.