Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Jenna, I too, was young when diagnosed with PSC. I was first jaundice at age 17 and was diagnosed at age 20. I am now 43 and I was just listed for tx 20 mo. ago. As far as the swelling, I would contact your doctor. It may just be that you're bloated but it may also be what's called ascites. Ascites is free flowing fluid that builds up in your abdomen and can be causes by the liver failing to do it's job. Other conditions can lead to ascites, but given you have PSC... See if you can make a phone call or two and touch base with your doctor to see what he/she has to say. Stay safe! (MO)PSC & UC '84, chronic pancreatitis '97, listed for tx 06/05for details see www.caringbridge.org/visit/melaniejs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Hi All, I am new to this game, I was diagnosed with PSC just 1.5 months ago. I am apparently young to have it as I am only 21. I had been sick in the summer of 2006 with jaundice and they could not figure out what was wrong. Now I have been diagnosed and am just playing this waiting game. Lately I have experienced abdominal swelling. I don't know if this is something normal. Has this happned to anyone else. My stomach bloats out and is somewhat hard. I'm not really sure what I should do as I am studying abroad at the moment. Any advice or similar situations with feedback would be greatly appreciated! Jenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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