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24 Νοε 2020 · The most common cause of ascites is cirrhosis, which is a late stage of liver disease characterized by permanent scarring and fibrosis of the liver, often as a consequence of chronic alcoholism or hepatitis.
28 Μαΐ 2021 · What causes ascites? Cirrhosis is the most common cause of ascites. Other conditions that can cause it include heart failure, kidney failure, infection or cancer.
25 Οκτ 2021 · If you have ascites, you have fluid in the space between the abdominal lining and the organs. It’s usually caused by cirrhosis but there are other causes.
31 Οκτ 2023 · The most common cause of ascites is liver damage. If you don't treat it, it can cause serious complications that are often life-threatening.
27 Φεβ 2024 · Diagnosis. Outlook. Summary. Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. It can happen when the liver is not working properly. Fluid fills the space between the organs and the abdominal lining,...
Ascites is the accumulation of protein-containing (ascitic) fluid within the abdomen. Many disorders can cause ascites, but the most common is high blood pressure in the veins that bring blood to the liver (portal hypertension), which is usually due to cirrhosis.
23 Μαρ 2023 · The increased pressure of portal hypertension causes fluid to seep out and pool in the abdominal cavity. This is called ascites. People with liver disease may experience different amounts of fluid buildup – a little buildup of fluid may not cause any symptoms but as the amount of fluid increases it can cause waist size to expand and weight gain.
