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28 Μαΐ 2021 · What are the symptoms of ascites? The main symptoms of ascites are a large belly and rapid weight gain. Other symptoms include: Swelling in your ankles. Shortness of breath. Digestive issues, such as bloating, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, indigestion and constipation. Back pain. Difficulty sitting. Fatigue.
11 Φεβ 2023 · Fluid accumulation in the abdomen, called ascites (uh-SAHY-teez). Spiderlike blood vessels on the skin. Redness in the palms of the hands. Pale fingernails, especially the thumb and index finger. Clubbing of the fingers, in which the fingertips spread out and become rounder than usual.
At end-stage cirrhosis, ascites causes symptoms including abdominal distention, nausea and vomiting, early satiety, dyspnea, lower-extremity edema, and reduced mobility.
The accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is called ascites and is a common in patients with cirrhosis (scarring of the liver). The development of ascites can indicate serious liver disease and patients are often referred to a liver specialist.
Signs and Symptoms. The symptoms of ascites vary from patient to patient and largely depend on the quantity of fluid. If trace ascites is present, the patient may be asymptomatic and fluid can be detected only on physical or radiologic examination.
These guidelines are based on a comprehensive literature search and comprise systematic reviews in the key areas, including the diagnostic tests, diuretic use, therapeutic paracentesis, use of albumin, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and beta-blockers in patients with ascites.
31 Οκτ 2023 · Ascites is often a sign of liver failure that happens from the liver disease or cirrhosis. Yellow eyes and skin (jaundice) is another symptom of liver damage. You may have other symptoms if...
