2023年10月31日 · Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the belly, often due to severe liver disease. The extra fluid collects in the space between the peritoneum—the layer of tissue that surrounds your...

2025年1月30日 · Ascites is a buildup of fluid in your abdomen causing a swollen belly. It most often occurs because of cirrhosis, a liver disease. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have cirrhosis and notice you’re gaining weight very quickly.

Ascites (/ əˈsaɪtiz /; [5] Greek: ἀσκός, romanized: askos, meaning "bag" or "sac" [6]) is the abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen. [1] . Technically, it is more than 25 ml of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, although volumes greater than one liter may occur. [4] .

Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen. If severe, ascites may be painful. The problem may keep you from moving around comfortably.

2018年7月2日 · Ascites is the accumulation of ascitic fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Many diseases can cause ascites, but the most common cause is portal hypertension, which is usually due to liver cirrhosis. Ascites does not typically become clinically detectable until there are at least 500mLs of fluid present.

2025年2月4日 · Ascites refers to the buildup of excess fluid in the abdominal cavity. Based on the severity of fluid accumulation, ascites can be categorized as mild, moderate, and large. There are two different types of ascites: uncomplicated and refractory ascites.

2023年6月27日 · 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.

2023年8月8日 · Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity. It is the most common complication of cirrhosis and occurs in about 50% of patient with decompensated cirrhosis in 10 years. The development of ascites denotes the transition from compensated to decompensated cirrhosis.

2024年4月20日 · Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which often develops as a complication of liver disease. However, other conditions like pancreatic disease, malnutrition, certain cancers...

2021年10月25日 · Ascites usually occurs when the liver stops working properly, leading to a build up of fluid in the abdominal area. A doctor may diagnose ascites when more than 25 milliliters (mL) of fluid...