Ascites build up

I have just been drained yesterday took 3.2 litres but my stomach has swollen almost immediately I was in immense pain last night unable to control it with paracetamol or codine eventually pain subsided after sickness at 6am . I have attempted to eat a small amount of food today but feel sick now 2 hours since eating . I’m asking why the build up is so quick ? I have stage 4 ovarian cancer and I am currently on chemotherapy which is not budging the ascites 

thanks Marsha 

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  • Hi Marsha, 

    I just wanted to let you know that our nurses are not online over the weekend but they will respond to your post in the next few days. In the meantime, I would perhaps ring 111 and seek medical advice on this. You had a really difficult night last night and experienced sickness and are feeling sick again shortly after eating so I think it would be a good idea to talk to a doctor about it or ring your medical team if there is a number they have given you at the hospital after they did the draining yesterday. If you feel really unwell and feel you need urgent medical attention, don't hesitate to ring 999. 

    I hope you manage to speak to someone very soon and that your symptoms improve. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Marsha, 

    I just wanted to let you know that our nurses are not online over the weekend but they will respond to your post in the next few days. In the meantime, I would perhaps ring 111 and seek medical advice on this. You had a really difficult night last night and experienced sickness and are feeling sick again shortly after eating so I think it would be a good idea to talk to a doctor about it or ring your medical team if there is a number they have given you at the hospital after they did the draining yesterday. If you feel really unwell and feel you need urgent medical attention, don't hesitate to ring 999. 

    I hope you manage to speak to someone very soon and that your symptoms improve. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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