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Ascites is more often associated with liver disease and other long-lasting (chronic) conditions
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An ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
Carcinomatous ascites has a very bad prognosis
Ascites is a common complication of severe cirrhosis of the liver
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.
An MRI scan is an effective way to see where ascites is coming from.
Chylous ascites is a rare condition where milky white fluid rich in lymphatic fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity. It can be a sign of underlying conditions such as lymphatic obstruction, trauma to the lymphatic system, or cancer. Further investigation is needed to determine the specific cause and appropriate treatment.
Cancer causes 10% of all instances of ascites in the United States