Question 1

is it recommended for a patient w/ ascite to take protien suppliment such as whey protien mix and pure protien shake? ascite is a condition where by a person starts collecting fluid in his/her abdominal cavity due to liver failure.  my friend is currently

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Ascites : Ascites is a fluid build up within the abdominal cavity that can be caused from a variety of reasons, but most commonly from liver disease.  In this case, scarring within the liver, called cirrhosis caused elevated blood pressures within the intestine and other abdominal organs, also known as portal hypertension.  This causes fluid to leak into the peritoneum and when the amount of fluid formation exceeds the capacity of the abdominal lining to absorb the fluid, then accumulation of fluid occurs.  In some liver conditions, such as portal vein thrombosis (sometimes related to liver cancer), ascites accumulation may be severe.  The fluid consists of protein, including albumin.  Patients that have the fluid removed, called paracentesis, to relieve the pressure from the ascites, also lose the protein and exacerbate protein loss.  Together with the liver disease (liver makes essentially all of the proteins that circulate in the blood), patients will lose a large amount of muscle mass, called muscle wasting.  Patients with liver disease may also experience mental confusion, called hepatic encephalopathy, which calls for dietary protein restriction, which also exacerbates muscle wasting.

The recommendations for protein intake in liver failure patients has changed.  The american association for the study of liver diseases currently recommends that protein intake should be at least 1 g/kg/day and increased to 1.75 - 2 g/kg/day as tolerated.  A late night meal with the highest amount of protein will minimize the risk of encephalopathy interfering with daily routine.

At this point, your friend should be under the careful management of a liver specialist, called a hepatologist and possibly evaluated for liver transplantation.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: abdominal cavity?

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See below: This is the part of the body known as the abdomen and would include parts of the pelvis.  It contains the most of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary organs.  It is separated from the chest or "thoracic cavity" by the diaphragm.

Question 3

what are the weak points in the abdominal cavity?

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Right and left groin: The weak spots in the muscular abdominal wall are at the right and left groin. With repeated pressure, persistent pressure, and increasing age, a person becomes more likely to get a hernia at one or both weak spots. A hernia bulging outwards is a "direct" hernia (more in older people), and one that points downward into the scrotum (men) or labia majora (women; uncommon) is an "indirect hernia".

Question 4

fluttering in my upper right abdominal cavity, what's happening?

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Maybe It's Twoo Wuv: It could be transmission from your heart.As long as by "fluttering"you mean a rapid pulsation.It could also be some twitching from your diaphragm.The heart thing has more serious ramifications so when it happens check your pulse.If it is rapid,then you need to see a doctor.If not, place your palm on your upper stomach area and feel for twitching.If nothing is found,see a doc if it lasts 2 weeks

Question 5

what would cause lower of abdominal pain in the left lower section of the abdominal cavity?

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Abdominal pain: Constipation, diverticulitis/ diverticulosis, cancer of the bowel or recrum may be causes of left lower abdominal pain.

Question 6

my mum has an infection in her abdominal cavity, petrionitis. i just want to know if she will be alright?

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Hopefully: Peritonitis can be life threatening.M source of the infection has to be found and treated.

Question 7

i was told i have a bochdalek hernias in my right abdominal cavity . i am 53 years old. is this dangerous? also can i die from this????

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Low possibility: What you are describing is hernia through defect in diaphragm usually on left side posterior. Now these are usually diagnosed in infants or children and may need to be fixed if lung or GI development threatened. As an adult you have either lived with this for a long period and body has accommodated with risk now mainly of GI problems or obstruction. Hernia in that location could also be fromtrauma

Question 8

does wheat increase the amount of fat that is stored in abdominal cavity? i was curious if a primarily carb diet from wheat leads to more weight gain.

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Yes if large amounts: A diet high in sugars and starches is probably the greatest contributor to obesity. The book wheat belly makes the case that wheat is a major factor. See http://thehealingproject.Us/2012/09/22/book-summary-wheat-belly-by-william-davis-md/ for a good summary. However, there are some strong critiques http://noglutennoproblem.Blogspot.Com/2012/03/wheat-belly-busted.Html 
see my comments for more:.

Question 9

weird ? after my hysterectomy i was told my ovary that was left is now in my abdominal cavity and not in pelvic cavity.  could that be a problem later

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Ovary position: Normal ovaries are in the abdominal cavity.  You should not have any problem with that position.

Question 10

can retractile testis moves up to abdominal cavity and come down in a 5 month baby?

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Here are some ...: A true retractile testis can be seen and palpable in the sac while the baby sleeps, and should be just followed up to puberty - the time to become staying in the sac, as long as there is no coexisting inguinal hernia and he is comfortable. But retractile testis may become &quot;ascending&quot; testis in some 25% of patients, which will require timely exploration and fixation (orchiopexy). So, ask Doc for...

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Is it recommended for a patient w/ ascite to take protien suppliment such as whey protien mix and pure protien shake? ascite is a condition where by a person starts collecting fluid in his/her abdominal cavity due to liver failure. my friend is currently

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What is the definition or description of: abdominal cavity?

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What are the weak points in the abdominal cavity?

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Fluttering in my upper right abdominal cavity, what's happening?

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What would cause lower of abdominal pain in the left lower section of the abdominal cavity?

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My mum has an infection in her abdominal cavity, petrionitis. i just want to know if she will be alright?

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I was told i have a bochdalek hernias in my right abdominal cavity . i am 53 years old. is this dangerous? also can i die from this????

A member asked:

Does wheat increase the amount of fat that is stored in abdominal cavity? i was curious if a primarily carb diet from wheat leads to more weight gain.

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Weird ? after my hysterectomy i was told my ovary that was left is now in my abdominal cavity and not in pelvic cavity. could that be a problem later

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Can retractile testis moves up to abdominal cavity and come down in a 5 month baby?

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