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[|Human|] Hi Dr. i have a male pt.,chronic alcohlic,suffering from ascites , jaundice ,B/L pedal edema .his SGOT is 105 and SGPT is 48.having loss of appetite and white stools.USG abd. shows no fibrosis but shrinkage in Rt.lobe of liver.i have prescribed him tb,lasilactone(20+50) bd.salt and fluid restricted diet.since last 20 days.he is improving ,now good appetite less pedal edema but ascites remains.for how many days i can give him lasilactone.
[|AI|]  The patient should remain on diuretics as long as he has ascites. However, he needs to be monitored with frequent laboratory studies to make sure his kidneys and electrolytes remain stable. Therefore, he should get regular check up of at least sodium, potassium, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen. Quitting alcohol will definitely help, so he should be referred to AA (alcoholic anonymous) or a support group. If he cants tolerate diuretics or if his kidneys / electrolytes worsen then there are other more invasive alternatives such as doing paracentesis as needed, or placement of a TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt). Hope that helps.