ascites

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What is ascites?

Ascites is excess fluid in the space between the tissues lining the abdomen and abdominal organs (the peritoneal cavity).

Posts on ascites (189)

I can not talk to my dad's doctor confidentiality has not been granted. It's in a way self...
My dad has cirrhosis and had numerous variceal bleeds this spring. At that time he had the ...
I was reading before I went to bed last night and I noticed that my stomach was very bloate...
I had a colonoscopy for preventative measures about 5 weeks ago. Since then, I have been s...
I'm 24 years old. A couple of years ago I had back pain that became severe when I lay flat....
I'm sorry this is so lengthy but I want give as much detail as possible with my history as ...
Hi , " My mother is 42 yrs old lady " 5 Months ago she reported acute pain in abdomen as...
I started Doxil last Tuesday and did quite well - no side affects. however over the weeken...
I will cut to the chase I have all the symptoms of ovarian cancer. The bloating, abdomina...
My mother is 78 and has cirrossis of the liver. She is experiencing fluid retention in her ...

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