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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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Causes
Depressed thyroid activity sometimes causes pronounced ascites, but inflammation of the pancreas ( pancreatitis.
Tests
Physical examination. (CT) can detect even small amounts of fluid. Laboratory analysis of fluid extracted by inserting ...
Treatments
Large-volume paracentesis is also the preferred treatment for massive ascites. Diuretics are sometimes.
Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. Dietary alterations, focused on reducing salt intake, should be a part of the treatment. In less...
Complications
Therapy should also be directed towards the underlying disease that produces the ascites. Cirrhosis should be treated b...
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