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Results 1 - 10 of 41 for Ascites
  1. Ascites 
    Ascites is the build-up of fluid in the space between the lining of the abdomen and ... Ascites often results from high pressure in certain veins of the liver (portal hypertension) and low blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000286.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Abdominal tap 
    An abdominal tap is used to remove fluid (ascites) from the area between the belly wall and ... of breath caused by a large volume of ascites.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003896.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Cirrhosis 
    ... in the legs (edema) and in the abdomen (ascites) Yellow color in the skin, mucous membranes, or ... Bleeding disorders Buildup of fluid in the abdomen (ascites) and infection of the fluid (spontaneous bacterial peritonitis) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000255.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Peritonitis - spontaneous bacterial 
    ... in fluid that collects in the peritoneal cavity ( ascites ). The fluid buildup often occurs in people with ... Elsevier; 2024:chap 128. Sola E, Gines P. Ascites and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. In: Feldman M, Friedman ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000648.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Ascites with ovarian cancer - CT scan (image) 
    ... shows a massive amount of free abdominal fluid (ascites) in a patient with ovarian cancer.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1151.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Hepatorenal syndrome 
    Symptoms include: Abdominal swelling due to fluid (called ascites, a symptom of liver disease) Mental confusion Muscle ... to hepatic encephalopathy ) Excess fluid in the abdomen (ascites) Jaundice Other signs of liver failure Other signs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000489.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Alcoholic liver disease 
    ... of the legs (edema) and in the abdomen ( ascites ) Yellow color in the skin, mucous membranes, or ... disorders (coagulopathy) Buildup of fluid in the abdomen (ascites) and infection of the fluid (spontaneous bacterial peritonitis - ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000281.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cirrhosis - discharge 
    ... liver tissue taken (biopsy) Treatment with medicines Fluid ( ascites ) drained from your belly Tiny rubber bands tied ... get rid of extra fluid in your body (ascites) Antibiotics, for infection in your belly (bacterial peritonitis)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000290.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hepatic vein obstruction (Budd-Chiari) 
    ... is swelling of the abdomen from fluid buildup ( ascites ). The liver is often swollen and tender. Tests ... treatment) Medicines to treat the liver disease, including ascites Surgery may be recommended. This may involve: Angioplasty ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000239.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Primary biliary cholangitis 
    ... in the legs (edema) and in the abdomen (ascites) Yellow color in the skin, mucous membranes, or ... Malnutrition Soft or weak bones (osteomalacia or osteoporosis) Ascites (fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity) Increased risk ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000282.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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