Ascites
Introduction Ascites is the accumulation of excess fluid within the peritoneal cavity. Causes of ascites Ascites is caused by the following disease conditions: Portal hypertension secondary to liver cirrhosis Renal failure Nephrotic syndrome Cardiac failure Abdominal tuberculosis. Intra-abdominal or pelvic malignancies Symptoms of ascites The symptoms of ascites are: Abdominal enlargement Abdominal discomfort or pain … Read more