My husband is 67 years old and has vericies from his liver not functioning, had eight liters of fluid removed from his belly several times recently and is wondering if swimming in salt water pool is detrimental and cause him to retain any fluids? Sorry that I misunderstood when I was reading the terms as I saw the word free and should have realized that nothing in life is free, especially in the medical field as I deal with this world daily with my husband needing a liver transplant and my twenty two year old son with Ewing Sarcoma, never anything free....sorry I bothered with a question but as a retired teacher, I understand that everyone has to make a living by charging for answering questions.....have a good week...
Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Chat Doctor. K and I am pleased to assist you. No swimming in salt water will not lead to fluid accumulation in the abdomen. But taking salt in diet may lead to accumulation of fluid in abdomen in a patient with decompensated cirrhosis. Salt restricted diet and diuretic pills will help in removing the accumulated fluid. I hope that answers your query. Regards.