How does old person pericardial water treat

summary

The elderly pericardial effusion in different people, the performance may be a little different, many people in life have this symptom, last year grandma was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, and also appeared complications of pericardial effusion, due to the influence of objective factors, so took conservative drug treatment. At the end of the treatment, she began to take target drugs. At present, she has obviously improved and left home. Let's share her initial treatment experience.

How does old person pericardial water treat

First: grandma found pericardial effusion through X-ray examination. At that time, the doctor gave two treatment options, one was conservative drug treatment, the other was pericardiocentesis. But considering the operation has a certain risk, grandma's physical condition is not good, or take a conservative drug treatment.

Second, drug treatment includes hormone, anti-inflammatory drugs and anti tuberculosis drugs. Grandmother is through taking anti-inflammatory drugs, and with the help of traditional Chinese medicine Fuling Guizhi Baizhu Decoction for adjuvant treatment.

Third: because her own fluid volume is not much, so adhere to a month of treatment, the situation has improved significantly. However, if the amount of fluid in patients with more, it is not recommended to take conservative treatment, should be more inclined to choose pericardiocentesis.

matters needing attention

We should do a good job in life care, pay attention to diet, and improve the quality of life of patients.