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Abnormal fluid buildup in abdomen
Abnormal fluid buildup in abdomen refers to Ascites, a medical condition in which a person has excess fluid in the abdomen (in the peritoneal space). Abdominal fluid buildup occurs in conditions such as liver failure, kidney disease, and certain cancers.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Body locations
Abdomen, Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen
Fatty liver
Condition
Hepatitis C
Condition
Hepatitis
Condition
Alcoholic hepatitis
Condition
Pulmonary hypertension
Condition
Esophageal varices
Condition
Alcoholic liver disease
Condition
Alcoholism
Condition
Wilson's disease
Condition
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Condition
Tricuspid stenosis
Condition
Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
Condition
Liver abscess
Condition
Autoimmune hepatitis
Condition
Biliary atresia
Condition
Hepatitis B
Condition
Mitral stenosis
Condition
Hepatic encephalopathy
Condition
Ovarian cancer
Condition
Adenocarcinoma
Condition
Hepatorenal syndrome
Condition
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Condition
Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Condition
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Medications
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