Question 1

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 2

had liver failure, drs cannot pinpoint source; developed ascites.  how can i improve my liver and kidney function naturally? no meds.

Accepted Answer

No way.: "natural" supplements are only likely to get toxic more quickly in you, if you already have impaired liver and kidney function. With your organ systems already failing, don't gamble on untested therapies!

Question 3

can anything be done to cure advance liver cancer patient after jaundice and ascites sets in.tumor is large(nv upto 15-16 cm) & liver size is 21 cm.

Accepted Answer

Very advanced: I am sorry to tell you that at this time there are no effective treatments for a tumor this large.

Question 4

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 5

what is the definition or description of: ascites?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

can malaria cause ascites?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Ascites or fluid in the abdomen is not usual presentation , how ever was  reported from the centers with large series , and people over the age of 50 years. ( picture is not malaria  blood smear slide ).

Question 8

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 9

why does ascites affect breathing?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm: Ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. The diaphragm, which is the muscle that divides the abdomen from the thoracic cavity( where the lungs are located) , helps in pulling air into the lungs, any accumulation of fluid in the abdomen will increase the intrabdominal pressure thus pushing on the diaphragm upward, preventing it from helping in drawing air into the lungs properly.

Question 10

can walking help reduce some ascites?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Ascites typically forms when liver disease makes it difficult for the blood to filter through the liver back to the systemic circulation, similar to a clogged filter.  Exercise will not improve this.

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What is ascites? can it be sucked out?

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