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What does ascites look like?
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
What causes Chylous ascites?
It is caused by lymph that has leaked into the abdominal cavity
What is Chylous ascites a sign of?
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.
What is an ascites?
An ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Does Carcinomatous ascites heal?
Carcinomatous ascites has a very bad prognosis
How do you pronounce ascites?
The phonetics sound something like this: "uh-sigh-tease"
Does ascites show upin blood tests?
Ascites itself does not directly show up in blood tests, but certain blood tests can indicate conditions that may lead to ascites, such as liver disease, heart failure, or infections. For example, elevated liver enzymes, low albumin levels, and changes in electrolyte balance can suggest underlying causes of ascites. Additionally, a complete blood count (CBC) might show signs of infection or other issues related to ascites. To diagnose ascites, imaging studies like ultrasound are typically used.
Is Ascites a sign of liver problems?
Ascites is a common complication of severe cirrhosis of the liver
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 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
What are the causes of hemorrhagic ascites?
Hemorrhagic ascites is primarily caused by conditions that lead to bleeding within the abdominal cavity. Common causes include trauma to the abdomen, malignancies such as liver cancer or pancreatic cancer, and conditions like cirrhosis that can result in portal hypertension and splenic rupture. Additionally, vascular disorders or infections like tuberculosis can also contribute to the development of hemorrhagic ascites.
