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Raju Jha, a 45-year-old construction worker from Delhi, had been a heavy drinker for over a decade. One evening, he rushed to the emergency room, breathless and terrified—his abdomen had swelled like a balloon. Years of alcohol had silently scarred his liver, leading to decompensated liver cirrhosis and ascites—a condition where fluid builds up in the abdominal cavity.

His case was critical. Doctors immediately performed an ultrasound-guided ascitic tap, inserting a needle into his bloated belly. Over 4 liters of fluid were drained. The transformation was dramatic—Raju could finally breathe, sit upright, and speak without pain.

Ascites is a warning sign of advanced liver disease. It’s not just about swelling—it can lead to infection, kidney failure, and death if ignored. For Raju, this was a wake-up call.

The video dives into what ascites is, why it happens in alcoholics, and how a simple yet timely procedure saved Raju's life. Don’t miss this life-saving real case!

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