Ascites is when you have too much fluid in your belly. It's sometimes caused by severe liver disease. (Photo credit: Zay Nyi Nyi/Dreamstime) Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the belly, often due to ...

Ascites usually occurs when the liver stops working properly, leading to a build up of fluid in the abdominal area. A doctor may diagnose ascites when more than 25 milliliters (mL) of fluid builds up ...

ASCITES is a problem frequently encountered and often unsatisfactorily treated. An adjunct in the therapy of ascites has been tried in a limited number of cases and has seemed sufficiently helpful to ...

Bloating and ascites can both cause swelling and discomfort in your abdomen. Bloating is more common and usually goes away within hours to days. Ascites is more likely to be a sign of a serious ...

Ascites often develops as a complication of liver disease, causing fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity. Common treatments for ascites include reducing sodium intake, taking diuretics, and undergoing ...