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Ascites is a common complication of severe cirrhosis of the liver
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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 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 are ascites that can develop in liver cancer patients?
Some patients develop a collection of fluid, known as ascites, in the abdominal cavity.
What is ascites usually associated with?
Ascites is more often associated with liver disease and other long-lasting (chronic) conditions
The liver disease that causes portal hypertension with ascites is?
Cirrhosis
What is Chylous ascites a sign of?
Chylous ascites is usually a symptom of lymphoma or some other cancer
How do you get ascites?
typically liver failure. which leads to an obstruction of the portal vein. the fluid must go somewhere & the abdominal cavity is convient. talk to your md. ascites isn't trivial.
How is a doctor able to detect lumps or masses in the liver?
Masses or lumps in the liver and ascites can often be felt while the patient is lying flat on the examination table.
Can you eat meat chickens that have ascites?
Ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. It can be caused by cirrhosis of the liver. Either of these conditions would render the meat inedible due to toxin build up. Healthy animals produce healthy meat.
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.
Why is your Dalmatian fur turning yellow?
Your dog probably has liver problems. My dog had the same thing and my vet said she had liver problems!
What is the difference between ascites and peritonitis?
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.
