Ascites



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Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity usually caused by advanced liver disease or cirrhosis. Diagnosis of the cause can usually be found in blood tests, ultrasound scan of the abdomen, and direct removal of the fluid by needle. Some symptoms of ascites are heaviness and pressure in the abdomen, and shortness of breath.

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