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What is an ascites?
An ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as?
ascites
What is ascites?
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).
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.
Is ascites a condition in which fluid collects in the pleural cavity?
No, ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in the abdominal cavity.
What is the benefit of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
Serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity provides lubrication for the organs.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity?
Ascites is accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity {abdomen}. Its known by several other names: Hydroperitoneum and believe it or not,...Peritoneal Cavity Fluid. The old-time name was Abdominal Dropsy. It can occur due to cancer, liver disease or other conditions.
When do you have a positive fluid thrill test but negative shifting dullness?
It occurs when a patient has massive ascites in which the volume of ascitic fluid in the peritoneal cavity is so high that there is lack of air medium within the cavity to give rise to resonant percussion note upon shifting dullness test.
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 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 acites?
Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
