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my dad was in the hospital 6 months ago they knew of ascities and liver failure they forgot to diagnose it and now they are letting me know about it what type of medication should they be giving him so i know its the right one. do you think anything is damaged in his body for 6 months now they gave him spirolacthine water pills. should i take my dad to a specialist
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Internal Medicine Specialist
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You need to consult a medical gastroenterologist or hematologist for evaluating and treating his health issues.
Cirrhosis is a liver disease and it is an irreversible condition.
Chronic alcoholism, hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection are some of the common causes of cirrhosis of liver.
The only definitive treatment is liver transplantation. Usually treatment is aimed at preventing complications like blood vomiting, fluid accumulation in the abdomen and legs, brain and kidney issues.
He needs to undergo a few tests including endoscopy.
Consult a medical gastroenterologist.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K