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A 48-year-old female asked:

What causes fre fluid in abdomen?

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Dr. Kelly Elmore
Dr. Kelly Elmoreanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Could be natural: There is naturally a small amount of fluid in the pelvis to keep organs moist but it could also happen from ovulation, inflammation, infection or cancer cells.
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Dr. Allen Kamrava
Dr. Allen Kamravaanswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 16 years experience
Depends: Free fluild in the abdomen comes from one of the many organs in the abdomen. Any of them can be the culprit.
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