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Recovering from sle flare /hosp w multi organ serositis, pleural effusion. slowly getting better. today abdomen feels hard. should i be concerned?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Since serositis may occur in sle leading to fluid in the abdomen.

Answered 8/3/2013

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Dr. Gary Sterba answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Always : You should always be concerned with symptoms if the base line DX is lupus . But also the meds you take may play a role a pt needs to be seen as a whole . You should ontact your doctor and larify what is going on.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 12/17/2014

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