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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoASCITES: When fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity, it is called ascites. Cirrhosis of the liver is the most common cause of ascites but other conditions such as heart failure, kidney failure, infection or cancer can also cause ascites.
PERIHEPATIC: Surrounding the liver.
Therefore, perihepatic ascites refers to fluid surrounding the liver.
I hope this helps as my mother was just diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma.
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∙ 10y agoThe term ascites is considered a medical term that is widely used in the medical field. The actual definition for ascites is a build up of fluid between the abdomen and abdominal organs.
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What is the liquid that accumulates in the abdomen called?
Liquid that accumulates in the abdomen is called ascites.
What is the meaning of ascites?
Ascites is the accumulation of free fluid in the abdomen and pelvis. It is usually the result of trauma or some disease process.
What is the medical term for an Abnormal condition of the stomach?
diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic ulcers
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 are the consequences of liver failure?
Liver failure is a serious chronic medical condition which requires treatment. Liver failure signs and symptoms include ascites (swelling of the abdomen), gastrointestinal bleeding, encephalopathy, and dilation of blood vessels on the abdomen. Untreated liver failure may be fatal.
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 test to find out where ascites are coming from?
An MRI scan is an effective way to see where ascites is coming from.
What is Chylous ascites a sign of?
Chylous ascites is usually a symptom of lymphoma or some other cancer
