Signs and Symptoms!

The signs and symptoms of ascites can vary depending on the cause, but the most obvious symptom of ascites is the swelling of the abdomen from the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneum.  The pressure of the fluid on the diaphragm also can cause discomfort and shortness of breath in people with more severe ascites.

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A person with ascites may experience one or many of the following:

• Abdominal swelling
• Shortness of breath 
• Feelings of heaviness or fullness 
• Pain 
• Weight loss
• Fatigue 

*PAIN* If a person develops spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, they may experience pain in the abdomen and fever.  Experiencing pain in the abdomen when you have ascites should be addressed by a medical professional.  Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is a bacterial infection of the ascitic fluid and has a mortality rate of 40-70% depending on the age of the patient and the diagnosis and treatment options available. 

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/chronic-stomach-pain-kids-linked-later-anxiety-6C10887554

References:

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/789105-overview

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ascites/page3_em.htm

http://medvin2u.net/ascites/

http://www.drugs.com/cg/ascites.html