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How can a pt on high doses of steroids (sle serositis) tell the diff between having a swollen belly from the drug or true ascites? abd is swollen/hard
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See a doctor: A careful physical exam with a doctor can tell if there is ascites and an abdomen ultrasound can see if there is ascites too.
Answered 1/11/2019
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