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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.
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A 39-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Abnormal fluid buildup in abdomen?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I have a irregular shaped 15mm cyst lesion on my right ovary with fluid around it and I'm have some severe pulse throbbing pain in my right lower abdomen should I be concerned?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I have PCOS with some abdominal pain, completely irregular bleeding and a recent ultrasound showed a ''small amount of free fluid'. Should I worry?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Cyst on left ovary fluid in the womb found on internal scan. Lower abdominal pain, irregular bleeding, left leg hip pain, gas, bloating, what is it.
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A 35-year old female asked:
Does fluid and stool filled loops in small bowel w abnormal gas pattern w no inflammation or obstruction a sign of ileus?
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A 16-year old male asked:
I just had surgery and im constipated and having diarrhea, i feel pressure & buildup in my lower abdomen , but when i poop its liquid. Why ?
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A 24-year old male asked about a 87-year old female:
Is fluid in the abdomen dangerous?
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A 27-year old asked:
What is the loose fluid in the abdomen a sign of?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Fluid in the abdomen?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is it ok to have a little fluid in abdomen or is that bad?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is there a surgical procedure to remove fluid from the abdomen?
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A 48-year old female asked:
What causes fre fluid in abdomen?
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A 24-year old asked:
How do they drain away the fluid from the abdomen?
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A 32-year old female asked:
What is the cause of fluid on unborn baby's abdomen?
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A 39-year old asked:
Do lots of people get bulging abdomen, or is it unusual?
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A 42-year old female asked:
What would cause fluid in the abdomen?After its drained how likely would the fluid build up again?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is it unusual to have a bruised abdomen after a colonoscopy?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Is it possible to rupture your appendix from turning or twisting your abdomen an unusual way?
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A male asked:
I had blood in my urine 2 days ago which has cleared now but now I have fluid in my abdomen. Can you advise at all please?
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A 37-year old male asked:
I had VATs (right side, OR time was 9h 3 months ago). Got compression injury below axilla and fluids on abdomen. How long it will take to recover?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I have back pain, an irregular cycle and lower abdomen pain?
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A 16-year old female asked:
16 no period 3 months, irregular from beginning, sharp abdomen n back pain ,weakness in legs, abnormal bleeding , fatigue, weight gain, bloating?
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A 31-year old male asked:
I've burning pain throughout right abdomen & dizziness.Ast n ALT are normal, usg shows nothing abnormal. Post prandial blood sugar is 84. Liver cancer?
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A 26-year old female asked:
No bladder infection never been pregnant one ovary back n abdomen pain light n irregular periods pain when peeing n after peeing pain for years?
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A 19-year old female asked about a 54-year old female:
Age was 52. Getting irregular periods,Pain in the lower abdomen, severe weakness, swelling of legs n foot, continuation of period for more than 8 day?
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A 29-year old asked:
Why does abdomen fill up with fluid when ovarian cancer is present?
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A 50-year old female asked:
What is the procedure when you have a cyst rupture and the fluid ends up filling your abdomen?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Hi, I am a 36 year old female experiencing pain in and around my ovaries and abdomen for a week. Also had an unusual period that began January 27. ?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Irregular bowels, gastroperesis, and have constant pain on my right side abdomen. Been to several doctors no answers. Scans show everything functions?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Hi. 2 weeks ago, started having ocasional dull pain in the upper right abdomen with some irregular sensations on side and right chest as well as whole abdomen. Now, pain is little more constant and upon deep press, of center right side hurts. Thanks?
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