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Ascites (/ ə ˈ s aɪ t i z /; [5] Greek: ἀσκός, romanized: askos, meaning "bag" or "sac" [6]) is the abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen. [1] Technically, it is more than 25 ml of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, although volumes greater than one liter may occur. [4]
Signs and symptoms of portal hypertension include: Abdominal swelling and tightness due to ascites, which is free fluid in the peritoneal cavity [1] Vomiting blood (hematemesis) from gastric or esophageal varices; Anorectal varices [8] Increased spleen size (splenomegaly), [1] which may lead to lower platelet counts (thrombocytopenia)
The symptoms are non-specific and vary widely, but it may present with the classical triad of: abdominal pain, ascites, and; liver enlargement. It is usually seen in younger adults, with the median age at diagnosis between 35 and 40 years, and it has a similar incidence in males and females. [2]
The symptoms of abdominal tuberculosis depends on the sites of involvement. The most common symptoms and signs of abdominal tuberculosis are abdominal pain, ascites and intestinal obstruction. Other clinical features are fever, altered bowel habits, loss of weight and a feeling of lump in the abdomen. [5]
Signs and symptoms of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) include fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and tenderness, general malaise, altered mental status, and worsening ascites. [1] Thirteen percent of patients have no signs or symptoms. [12]
Most people who develop HRS have cirrhosis, and may have signs and symptoms of the same, which can include jaundice, altered mental status, evidence of decreased nutrition, and the presence of ascites. [2] Specifically, the production of ascites that is resistant to the use of diuretic medications is characteristic of type 2 HRS.
In gastroenterology, the puddle sign is a physical examination maneuver that can be used to detect the presence of ascites. It is useful for detecting small amounts of ascites—as small as 120 mL; shifting dullness and bulging flanks typically require 500 mL. [1] The steps are outlined as follows: [2] Patient lies prone for 5 minutes
Symptoms may present acutely after a large amount of alcoholic intake in a short time period, or after years of excess alcohol intake. Signs and symptoms of alcoholic hepatitis include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity ), fatigue and hepatic encephalopathy ( brain dysfunction due to ...