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Peritonitis is an infection of the peritoneum, the sack which surrounds the peritoneal cavity. It may be caused by a appendicitis, when the infected appendix ruptures allowing spread of infection.
Ascites is an excessive accumulation of peritoneal fluid in the peritineum. It can be caused by cirrhosis which leads to portal hypertension. Ascites is therefore a symptom of liver failure. It notabley occurs in cases of Kwashiorkor.
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What condition is caused by peritonitis?
Tuberculosis peritonitis causes ascites.
What condition is caused by tuberculosis peritonitis?
Tuberculosis peritonitis causes ascites.
What is the potential relationship between appendicitis and peritonitis?
You get peritonitis, once the appendix get burst.
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 is an ascites?
An ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Can you die from ascities?
Yes, ascites can be life-threatening, especially if it is caused by serious underlying conditions such as liver cirrhosis, heart failure, or cancer. The accumulation of fluid can lead to complications like infections (e.g., spontaneous bacterial peritonitis), increased abdominal pressure, and respiratory difficulties. Prompt medical treatment is essential to manage ascites and address its underlying causes to reduce the risk of severe outcomes.
What does ascites look like?
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
Does Carcinomatous ascites heal?
Carcinomatous ascites has a very bad prognosis
What does Chylous ascites look like?
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
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.
Does cancer cause ascites?
Cancer causes 10% of all instances of ascites in the United States
