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Ascites is the accumulation of free fluid in the abdomen and pelvis. It is usually the result of trauma or some disease process.
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What is an ascites?
An ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
What does ascites look like?
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
What does Chylous ascites look like?
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
Does Carcinomatous ascites heal?
Carcinomatous ascites has a very bad prognosis
Is Ascites a sign of liver problems?
Ascites is a common complication of severe cirrhosis of the liver
What is ascites of abdomen?
Ascites of the abdomen is basically when fluid accumulates in your tummy. Symptoms include pain or discomfort in you tummy, shortness of breath and vomiting. In severe cases ascites could be as a result of a liver condition. Also, if you have ascites you should reduce your salt intake (even though you will crave it with your ascites) because it can damage your kidneys. Hope this helped.
What test to find out where ascites are coming from?
An MRI scan is an effective way to see where ascites is coming from.
Does cancer cause ascites?
Cancer causes 10% of all instances of ascites in the United States
Why don't anorexia patients have ascites?
Anorexics are just as likely to get ascites as any normal person would.
How long can someone live with ascites?
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Why does ascites return after paracentesis?
Because the reason you got ascites in the first place (liver failure) still exists.
What is the Medical term meaning fluid accumulation caused by liver disease?
Ascites. Slowly the fluid accumulates in areas with the lowest pressure and greatest capacity.
