Question 1

i am sure i have ascites. my girth goes from 39 to 48 inches in an hour or so, then i can't breathe. they are telling me i'm just fat. my liver # are up. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Ascites: Ascites is fluid in the abdomen. It does not come and go, it does not resolve on its own. Increased abdominal girth could come after eating or with bowel irregularity. Obesity can negatively affect the liver and cause blood test changes.  An ultrasound can see the liver and evaluate for ascites if indicated.

Question 2

what sort of problem is ascites?

Accepted Answer

Ascite: Is retention of fluid on the abdominal cavity. The liver is not able to maintain the flow of blood toward the heart. The liver becomes cirrhotic (scars down). This could be due to alcohol, hepatitis b or c, cancers.

Question 3

which cancer indications cause ascities? which to not?

Accepted Answer

Typically: Ovarian cancer can cause ascites.  But any cancer when it reaches the stage where the peritoneum, or the lining of the abdominal cavity, becomes involved, can cause ascites.

Question 4

what is the cure for ascites?

Accepted Answer

Depends on source: Ascites, the leaking of serum fluid into the peritoneal cavity can arise from different sources.  End stage liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension can cause extensive ascites.  A liver transplant may be the only source for relief.  Ovaian Cancer that spreads to the omentum releases a vascular permeability factor.  Here tumor debulking and chemo may produce the desired results.

Question 5

how does anaemia leads to ascites?

Accepted Answer

Anemia alone: does not cause ascites. However, if there is heart failure,  anemia aggravates  fluid retention including ascites.

Question 6

is ascites always cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: BUT Ascites is serious and needs to be medically evaluated. Take care.

Question 7

what is ascites? can it be sucked out?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ascites is fluid in the abdominal cavity. There are many causes of ascites. Yes, it can be removed by a procedure called paracentesis. It is a fairly simple procedure done in a doctor's office. However, this is not a treatment for ascites. Paracentesis is used to help diagnose the cause of ascites, or to relieve the pressure from a buildup of a large amount of fluid.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: ascites?

Accepted Answer

Ascites: Ascites =  abnormal accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal enlargement.

Question 9

can ascites be fatal?

Accepted Answer

See below: Ascites is caused by serious illness. Though it usually does not cause death by itself, the underlying reason for ascites can be fatal. Liver disease and cancer are 2 common causes of ascites.

Question 10

when will my ascites go away?

Accepted Answer

Need to know Cause: Ascites can be caused from several things, so you can't get an answer on this without helping us know the source of the problem.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

HOW TO MEASURE ABDOMINSAL GIRTH IN ASCITIES

A member asked:

I am sure i have ascites. my girth goes from 39 to 48 inches in an hour or so, then i can't breathe. they are telling me i'm just fat. my liver # are up. what should i do?

A member asked:

What sort of problem is ascites?

A member asked:

Which cancer indications cause ascities? which to not?

A member asked:

What is the cure for ascites?

A member asked:

How does anaemia leads to ascites?

A member asked:

Is ascites always cancer?

A member asked:

What is ascites? can it be sucked out?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: ascites?

A member asked:

Can ascites be fatal?

A member asked:

When will my ascites go away?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?