i have no idea wha it is but if you go to google and search what is ascites it might give the answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
Ascites is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space. Fluid enters the peritoneal space from the blood because of local hypertension (high blood pressure) or …an osmotic imbalance in the plasma ( low plasma protein). (MORE)
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 a…scites 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. (MORE)
Unfortunately, there are no known effective natural remedies for ascites. The only treatment which has been shown to be effective is periodic fluid removal, by a process calle…d paracentesis. (MORE)
ASCITES: 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 fa…ilure, 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. (MORE)
includes a total polymorph count, protein and albumin concentrations, and placement of at least 10 ml of ascitic fluid each into blood culture bottles for processing.
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 trivi…al. (MORE)