Hur blir man av med vätska i buken?

Innehållsförteckning:

1. Hur blir man av med vätska i buken?
2. Hur får man bort vätska i buken?
3. Can ascites be caused by cancer?
4. How do you treat ascites in cancer patients?
5. What should you not drink if you have ascites?
6. When should I go to the emergency room for ascites?

Hur blir man av med vätska i buken?

Näringsintaget är mycket viktigt och vid ascites rekommenderas alltid kontakt med dietist. Vid stora mängder bukvätska kan det också bli aktuellt att försöka begränsa vätskeintaget till högst 1,5 liter vätska dagligen. Samtidigt inleder man behandling med vätskedrivande läkemedel.

Hur får man bort vätska i buken?

Spironolakton, ett urindrivande, men kaliumsparande medel, ges ofta. Samtidigt är det viktigt att minska saltintaget. Vid svårare fall tappar man var tionde dag buken på ungefär fem liter vätska.

Can ascites be caused by cancer?

Ascites caused by cancer most often occur with advanced or recurrent cancer. Ascites may also be caused by other problems such as heart conditions, dialysis, low protein levels, and infection. What are the symptoms of ascites?

How do you treat ascites in cancer patients?

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy can help to reduce the number of cancer cells. This can sometimes improve ascites. Your doctor may give you a water tablet (diuretic), such as spironolactone.

What should you not drink if you have ascites?

Limit alcohol: It’s best to avoid alcoholic beverages entirely to reduce your ascites risk. Limit NSAID use: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Motrin® and Advil®) and aspirin, affect your kidneys. They can cause your body to retain excess water and salt.

When should I go to the emergency room for ascites?

If you have ascites, go to the emergency room right away if you have: 1 Fever. 2 Stomach pain. More ...