Ascites, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling.
Edema is a symptom defined as excess of fluid in extracellular spaces.
Diseases and conditions that may cause edema include:
1. Congestive heart failure - the main cause
When one or both of the heart's lower chambers lose their ability to pump blood effectively as happens in congestive heart failure the blood can back up in the legs, ankles and feet, causing edema.
2. Liver Cirrhosis - the second cause
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