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The two most important factors in the production of ascites due to chronic liver disease are:.Low levels of albumin in the blood that cause a change in the pressure necessary to prevent fluid exchange(osmotic pressure). This change in pressure all...
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A person with ascites usually has severe liver disease. Ascites is caused by high pressure in the blood vessels of the liver(portal hypertension) and low albumin levels.Disorders that may be associated with ascites include:.Cirrhosis Clots in the ...
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The two most important factors in the production of ascites due to chronic liver disease are low levels of albumin in the blood and an increase in the pressure within the branches of the portal vein that run through liver(portal hypertension). Low...
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Detailed information on cirrhosis, chronic liver disease, and fibrosis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on common characteristics of liver disease When diagnosing liver disease, the physician looks at the patient's symptoms and conducts a physical examination. In addition, the physician may request a liver biopsy, liver enzyme tests, an ultrasound, or a CT scan (computed tomography scan).
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Detailed information on liver diseases, including the most common characteristics of liver disease such as jaundice, cholestasis, liver enlargement, portal hypertension, esophageal varices, ascites, liver encephalopathy, and liver failure
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