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Ascites Due To Cirrhosis

Ascites is the condition in which there is excessive accumulation of fluids within the human abdomen. This disease usually occurs in people suffering from cirrhosis of the liver. The reduction in liver process combines with portal hypertension to induce ascites signs.

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Can tablets for cirrhosis spike my father’s pressure levels?

Query: Hi doctor, My father is suffering from non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis. So a doctor prescribed taking tablet Midodrine (Midodrine Hydrochloride) 2.5 mg for controlling ascites fluid accumulation. Initially, it was prescribed to take four tablets a day, and my dad suffered from high blood pressure. Lat...  Read Full »

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Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.The tablet Midodrine (Midodrine Hydrochloride) is safe and can be used in patients with high blood pressure. In fact, this medication is a diuretic, which increases urine output, and thus decreases blood pressure.I suggest you (consult with...  Read Full »

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