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Does a large amount of ascites indicate metastatic cancer throughout the abdomen?

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Possibly: Ascites is common in liver disease, happens sometimes in congestive heart failure. It can happen with a large tumor burden in the abdomen, but not always. You should review this finding with your doctor.

Dr Boorgu agreed

Answered 6/11/2015

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Had abdominal U/S - slightly elevated Bilirubin. US was normal except some cholesterol polyps in gallbladder but also said Ascites throughout the abdomen which confused me. Impression noted cholesterol polyps otherwise unremarkable U/S? Logical?

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How can I tell if my large stomach is fat or ascites? Would stomach get flatter when lying down if it was ascities? Would I be able to grab when sitting? I always worry about stomach cancer because I get a lot of heartburn, could use your opinion?

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