liver tuberculosis symptoms and how to treat the virus

[Armil]

My wife also a victim of this virus, she had enlarged abdomen, large amount of water at her abdomen, she even can't sleep down to bed, just sleeping while sitting. She can't stop coughing when she was laying down the bed. As of now were still trying to figure what to do. Someone please help

[Livelife777]

Dontworry is right on the mark.   You need to get to the ER as the symptoms you describe can be life threatening.  The most important thing is to be seen for the TB, and then address your Hep C virus.
Ascities can cause infection and needs to be treated ASAP.  This may be related to liver disease, but only a Dr. can determine that prognosis.  We are not physicians, but rather patients ourselves that are treating our virus, and for some living with liver disease.
Your wife's health situation is fragile at best, and I urge you to seek medical help.
Take Care
...Kim

[dontworry_behappy1]

Please read the above comment and give the doctor or emergency room a call.

Best to you

[dontworry_behappy1]

Welcome to this forum.  Your wife has TB and coughing. Please contact a emergency clinic and tell them your wife's current condition.  I see you live in the Philippines.  TB is infectious and all the coughing is a concern.  And she sound very uncomfortable.  It is my understanding that university hospitals are available to you in the Philippines.  I sure that you are very concerned the
virus (Hepatitis C) but I would focus on getting emergency treatment for your wife's current uncomfortable condition of breathing/ coughing.  Call a medical professional or a hospital emergency room for direction.  

Best to you and let us know what the doctor says

[patra_]

A:  You might want to find an infectious disease hepatoligist in a teaching hospital, if you can.

Good Luck to you and your Wife. Pat

[flyinlynn]

Hi
Do you mean liver cirrhosis or liver disease and also tuberculosis? For liver cirrhosis  I hope your wife is seeing a hepatologist (liver doctor) they can get her the correct treatment she needs.

The swollen abdomen could be ascities water retention due to advanced cirrhosis and  portal hypertension. I have heard the treatment is salt restriction less than 1200 mg/day and treatment with diuretics. If the ascities still remain after that they can drain the excess fluids periodically to keep the fluid levels down but that should be discussed with her doctor  if it is  ascities and how to treat this symptom of liver disease.

For the hep c there are drugs available and new ones coming soon that have had great success on treating people depending on individual circumstances.

Good luck to you both
Lynn

[Dbzc2]

Water retention therapy, low salt diet and sleeping elevated with pillows helps. An anti acid with bi-carb (prescription) helps too.  Salt is your enemy...that means soda, processed foods, red meat, tomato sauce, pizza, etc... So diligent diet and possibly water retention pills (diuretics) might help.  See your doc and be specific.

[Idyllic]

Greetings and I am sorry to hear about what sounds like an incredibly uncomfortable set of circumstances for your dear wife. As such I've not seen a condition like hers mentioned on her however there are people on here perceptive enough to have ideas that might help.

The one thing that I can say is that is crucial you find a Hepatologist who can help you through the safest treatment regimen (or regimens) for your wife. One who can safely treat the virus as well as the particular type or cause of TB your wife has. Hang in there and best of luck xxo