I've done research on hepatitis and they say that's one cause of ascites.
This refers to a single mature egg-containing follicle (dominant) being present in the left ovary, measuring 21x25mm in size. The absence of pelvis ascites indicates no abnormal fluid in the pelvic region.
One common disease that can cause a pot belly appearance is ascites, which is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. Other conditions like liver cirrhosis, malnutrition, or certain cancers can also cause abdominal distention leading to a pot belly appearance. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Paracentesis is a medical procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the abdomen to remove excess fluid that has accumulated in the peritoneal cavity. This fluid is typically drained for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, such as to relieve symptoms of ascites (abdominal swelling due to fluid accumulation).
Fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites, can put pressure on the organs in the abdominal cavity, leading to issues such as difficulty breathing, bloating, and discomfort. It can also affect the function of organs like the liver, kidneys, and intestines by interfering with their ability to work properly. In severe cases, ascites can lead to complications such as infection or organ failure.
oedema is the English spelling of edema. both mean the same thing. in India and England as well as many other countries oedema is still popular to use however as of late most ppl use the term edema. its pronounced the same too. jus like using anemia for anaemia
Cancer causes 10% of all instances of ascites in the United States
Cirrhosis
Tuberculosis peritonitis causes ascites.
Ascites seeps out of organs for several reasons related either to disease in the organ or fluid pressures that are changing.
Tuberculosis peritonitis causes ascites.
It is caused by lymph that has leaked into the abdominal cavity
An ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
Carcinomatous ascites has a very bad prognosis
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
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.