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Ascites
Ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. Rapidly developing (acute) ascites can occur as a complication of trauma, perforated ulcer, appendicitis , or inflammation of the colon or other tube-shaped ...
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Ascites : Symptoms.
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Depressed thyroid activity sometimes causes pronounced ascites, but inflammation of the pancreas ( pancreatitis.
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Physical examination. (CT) can detect even small amounts of fluid. Laboratory analysis of fluid extracted by inserting ...
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Large-volume paracentesis is also the preferred treatment for massive ascites. Diuretics are sometimes.
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Drugs
amiloride
bleomycin
bumetanide
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Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. Dietary alterations, focused on reducing salt intake, should be a part of the treatment. In less...
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Constrictive Pericarditis
Heart failure
Hepatitis
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Complications
Therapy should also be directed towards the underlying disease that produces the ascites. Cirrhosis should be treated b...
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Modifying or restricting use of salt can prevent most cases of recurrent ascites.
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