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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.
31 Οκτ 2023 · How common is it? It's rare to get ascites if you're healthy. About 80% of people with this condition have cirrhosis of the liver. Other causes of ascites include: Cancer. Heart...
27 Ιουν 2023 · The medical definition of ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the (peritoneal) cavity. Ascites are caused by a variety of diseases and conditions, for example, cirrhosis of the liver, cancer within the abdomen, congestive heart failure, and tuberculosis.
27 Φεβ 2024 · 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, leading to...
25 Οκτ 2021 · Risk factors. Causes. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Prevention and control. Complications. When to call your doctor. Takeaway. What is ascites? Ascites usually occurs when the liver stops...
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.
