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Chylous ascites is usually a symptom of lymphoma or some other cancer

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What does Chylous ascites look like?

Chylous ascites has a milky appearance


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


Is Ascites a sign of liver problems?

Ascites is a common complication of severe cirrhosis of the liver


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


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 is the liquid that accumulates in the abdomen called?

The liquid that accumulates in the abdomen is called ascites. It can be a sign of liver disease, heart failure, kidney disease, or certain types of cancer. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause and sometimes draining the fluid.


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


Why don't anorexia patients have ascites?

Anorexics are just as likely to get ascites as any normal person would.


How long can someone live with ascites?

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