What in the world is ascites?

Ascites is the swelling of the abdominal cavity due to the buildup of protein-containing (ascitic) fluid in the peritoneum.  Ascites often results from cirrhosis of the liver, but can also be due to pancreatitis, heart or kidney failure, and different cancers in the abdomen.  













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 The ascitic fluid often accumulates due to the kidneys retaining fluid, changes in hormones and chemicals that regulate the fluids in the body, and portal hypertension.

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References:

• http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/liver-and-gallbladder-disorders/manifestations-of-liver-disease/ascites
• https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000286.htm