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Asked for male, 21 years old from Guwahati
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Since the medical history is more than 14 years and your gastro enterologist seems to have managed on these complaints, it is necessary for you to 1. Take proper care about selecting your diet, timing of food and possible food allergies. 2. Have a detail check up on body systems other than digestive system by a consulting physician - internal medicine - md (more to explore on weight loss) and 3. Continued and periodical review from same gastroenterlogist. If nothing definite comes up, 4. You may...more
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Most likely your edema and ascites are due to protein deficiency, so unless protein is replenished, you may continue to have issues. Speak to your doctor about oral protein supplements, to see if that is a feasible option for you. You may also consult with a palliative care institution, which may help you get the injections or supplements for free or at subsidized rates. Also, you can get in touch with distributors directly who can get you heavy discounts on the products.
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