Cosa fare in caso di ascite?

Cosa fare in caso di ascite?

Come si cura l'ascite Riduzione nell'assunzione di liquidi. Abolizione dell'uso di alcolici. Riposo a letto. Terapia farmacologica: somministrazione di diuretici (spirolattone e furosemide) per rimuovere i liquidi in eccesso, albumina (per riespandere il volume plasmatico) e antibiotici in caso di infezioni batteriche.

Come curare cirrosi al fegato?

Terapia. Attualmente, la cirrosi non può essere curata. Per questo motivo si cerca di rallentarne il più possibile lo sviluppo, individuando la causa che l'ha provocata e tentando di controllarla tramite farmaci adatti.

What is the life expectancy of someone having severe ascites…?

• In general, the prognosis of malignant ascites is poor. Most cases have a mean survival time between 20 to 58 weeks, depending on the type of malignancy as shown by a group of investigators. Ascites due to cirrhosis usually is a sign of advanced liver disease and it usually has a fair prognosis.

Which factors contribute to ascites in patients with cirrhosis?

• The most common cause of ascites is cirrhosis of the liver. Many of the risk factors for developing ascites and cirrhosis are similar. The most common risk factors include hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and long standing alcohol abuse.

What is the prognosis for someone with ascites?

• The development of ascites generally suggests that the liver is not working well. The survival rate 5 years after ascites develops is only 30-40% and it is important that the patient and doctor discuss a referral to a liver specialist and a liver transplant center. The most important step to treat ascites is to strictly reduce the salt intake.

What is the average life expectancy of someone with cirrhosis?

• Class A offers the best prognosis for cirrhosis patients with a life expectancy about 15 to 20 years. Class B is still good with a life expectancy of about 6 to 10 years. Thus, there is an ample time for these patients to seek advanced treatment options such as liver transplant.