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17 possible causes of 'Ascites'

1. Ascites
When fluid builds up inside the abdomen, it is known as ascites. Ascites usually occurs when the liver stops ...

Symptoms:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Weight gain
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Swollen ankle
  • Ascites
2. Peritonitis
You have a thin layer of tissue covering the inside of your abdomen and most of its organs. This is called th...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Pain
  • Ascites
3. Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a disease that causes inflammation and infection in the liver. This condition develops after b...

Symptoms:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Body ache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Ascites
4. Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is severe scarring of the liver and poor liver function seen at the end of chronic liver disease. T...

Symptoms:

  • Vomiting
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Itching
  • Blood in vomit
  • Ascites
5. Alcoholic Liver Disease
Damage to the liver from excessive drinking can lead to ALD. Years of alcohol abuse cause the liver to become...

Symptoms:

  • Abdominal tenderness
  • Black stools
  • Dark colored stool
  • Discoloration of skin
  • Ascites
Click to view article 6. Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is a form of cancer with a high mortality rate. Liver cancers can be classified into two types. ...

Symptoms:

  • Vomiting blood
  • Right upper quadrant pain
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Fever
  • Ascites
7. Hepatitis
Hepatitis is swelling and inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is most commonly caused by a viral infection. ...

Symptoms:

  • Feels hot to touch
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • General weakness
  • Ascites
8. Hepatitis E
The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a common cause of hepatitis that is transmitted via the intestinal tract, and ...

Symptoms:

  • Vomiting
  • Ascites
  • Pain
  • Tired
  • Abdominal pain
9. Hepatitis D
Hepatitis D, also known as the delta virus, is an infection that causes your liver to swell. It is caused by ...

Symptoms:

  • Vomiting
  • Muscle pain
  • Itching
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Ascites
10. Ovarian Cancer
The ovaries are small, almond-shaped organs located on either side of the uterus. They are where eggs are pro...

Symptoms:

  • Gas
  • Weight gain
  • Excessive hair growth in female
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Ascites
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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