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Question
I have had a fever for about a month now, then lost weight, and my belly is bigger for about ten days. When I went to the doctor, I was told that I had peritoneal effusion. Could you please advise me how to treat peritoneal effusion?
Do Van Cuong (1966)
Reply
Hello! Peritoneal effusion is a symptom, it is seen in many diseases, it is usually divided into 2 types: transudative and exudative:
Peritoneal effusion is often related to osmotic pressure due to protein deficiency, which is common in cirrhosis of the liver. ... can also be caused by an inflammatory reaction that causes blood vessels to dilate, causing fluid to drain like in pancreatitis.. Secretions are usually inflammation in the abdominal cavity that secretes fluid, the most ominous are malignant tumors. Another cause of peritoneal effusion can also be due to the rupture of something containing fluid or trauma... So, with the question “how to treat peritoneal effusion? “You need to go to a medical facility to find out the cause of the effusion and the extent and stage of the disease. Besides, you are also losing weight, so it can be a serious problem, so it is important to see a doctor soon. You can go to the hospitals of Vinmec Health System for more specific advice from the doctor.
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Answered by Specialist Doctor I Dong Xuan Ha - Digestive Endoscopy Doctor - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.
