Ascites
Ascites is an abnormally increased volume of peritoneal fluid in spaces within the abdomen is called Ascites. Ascites fluid is always formed due to disease conditions. As fluid collects in the abdomen that can affect your Lungs, Liver, kidney, and other organs. The extra fluid makes your belly swell.
Signs or symptoms of Ascites:
Ascites are usually the feeling of a ballooning belly, fullness, and weight gain. The other sign and symptoms of Ascites disease include:
- Difficulty in breathing
- Fatigue
- Back Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Bloating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Heartburn
- Loss of Appetite
- Constipation
- Swelling in ankles
Causes Of Ascites:
The main problems are usually caused by another Condition:
- Cirrhosis
- Cancer of Organs in the abdomens
- Infections
- Kidney failure
- Heart failure
Diagnosis OF Ascites:
Usually, Doctors recommended tests if you have the same causes and Symptoms:
- Blood Urea test
- LFTs (Liver Function Test)
- RETs (Renal function Test)
- Blood Electrolytes Test
- Ascetic fluid cytology
- Physical Examination
- Ascitic fluid culture and sensitivity
- Hepatitis B and C
- Ultrasound of abdominal
Treatment of Ascites:
If the person has Ascites disease doctor recommends the Patient some treatment tips.
- Avid Salt Intake
- Avoid Alcohol
- Use of Diorites (Lasix, Aldactone)
- Paracentesis
- Avoid medicines and supplements which is containing Potassium (K)
- Use salt low liquid diet