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Due to cancer in the liver there is increasing severe swelling in the midsection to feet, now is leaking alot. no usual treatment for swelling helps.

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Ascites: Often with advanced liver disease, the normal drainage of the liver backs up and you develop what is known as "portal hypertension" which is accompanied by retention of fluid in the abdomen and tissues. Consult your treatment team for options. Sometimes a surgical shunt - a portal caval shunt - can be inserted to aid in the drainage. Periodic fluid aspiration from the abdomen is also employed.

Answered 2/14/2013

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Due to cancer in the: Are you on chemotherapy? Certain types of chemo can give severe swelling of the feet and legs besides the side effect of liver cancer, that has to addressed by your oncologist. I presume venous ultrasound was negative for dvt.Did you try diuretics, stockings, different wrappings, unna boots, venous pump?Seeing a naturopathic doctor who can work together with your oncologist would be a great option.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Kennedy Legel answered

Specializes in wound care

Venous stasis: Other options to treat swelling besides "the usual" includes scds - sequential compression device. It's basically a machine you plug into the wall that is attached to a big bag. You put your legs into the bags and it squeezes them to reduce the swelling. There are a few contraindications, but i would speak to your pcp about getting insurance approval for these. They can be quite expensive.

Answered 11/27/2017

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