ascites

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An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease
A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum
– fluid build-up in the abdominal cavity
Free fluid in the peritoneal cavity The most common hepatic cause of ascites is cirrhosis, especially from alcoholism Non-hepatic causes of ascites include fluid retention due to systemic diseases such heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, severe hypoalbuminemia and constrictive pericarditis
Fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity
Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity
Buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity
A build up of fluid in the abdomen Some cancers can cause ascites The fluid can be drained off through a tube, to make the patient feel more comfortable
accumulation of fluid in the stomach area
Fluid which develops in the abdomen when the liver is not functioning properly
This is liquid containing protein and electrolytes like potassium, calcium and sodium It is not normally present in the peritoneal cavity It is the space inside the abdomen that contains the abdominal organs such as the uterus, the bladder and the colon The peritoneum is the membrane or cover around the abdominal organs If ascites are present in the peritoneal cavity, this indicates that a disease, or abnormality is present As ovarian cancer progresses from stage 1 to stage 4, more ascites are produced The amount of the fluid often shows how far the disease has progressed The fluid is examined under a microscope for signs of cancer cells in the fluid This is called a cytological examination
{i} dropsy, build up of fluid in the abdominal cavity
Abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen
An abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen from cancer or other causes
A fluid collection in the abdomen, usually due to poor cardiac function, most often involving inadequate pumping ability of the right sided chambers Often associated with swelling (edema) of the legs
Edema fluid within the peritoneal cavity
Ascites is fluid within the abdomen It can occur for a variety of reasons including liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, and malnutrition The starving children in pictures of famine stricken areas have large swollen abdomens due to ascites that is from malnutrition Their diet contains too little protein which leads to abnormally low amounts of a protein in the blood called "albumin "
accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity
A large, abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen that can occur due to liver failure, cirrhosis and liver cancer This condition requires immediate medical attention
An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity
accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
An abnormal accumulation of serous (watery) fluid in the abdominal cavity
The accumulation of fluid within the abdomen The presence of ascites is one of the hallmark features of hepatic decompensation Ascites is often treated with diuretics or paracentesis
Turkish - English
(Tıp) Karın boşluğunda sıvı oluşması.Ascites(Sıvı,asit,ödem) genellikle Siroz gibi ağır karaciğer hastalıklarından oluşur
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