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Medical Conditions - Ascites

Ascites is a condition in which there is fluid collection in the abdomen. The main reason for this condition is liver cirrhosis. Heart conditions, dialysis, low protein levels, etc., can also cause this condition. It can be painful if the condition is severe.

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A 50-year-old male has abdominal pain, fatigue, discomfort, and loss of appetite. What could be the diagnosis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing to us. I hope the patient is not in much discomfort.

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Dr. Vivek Chail

Dr. Vivek Chail

What is the reason for ascites in a 33-year-old female?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your main problem is ascites, which are leading towards gastro-esophageal reflux. But the cause of ascites here could not be known.

I have Budd-Chiari syndrome and I feel very uncomfortable due to ascites. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Budd-Chiari Syndrome is a rare condition caused by narrowing and obstruction of the hepatic veins.

I have scrub typhus – should I go to the hospital?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, you should go to the hospital immediately.

Can peritoneal carcinomatosis cause ascites?

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Dr. Vivek Chail

Dr. Vivek Chail

Is it safe to work after overt hepatic encephalopathy at 39?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern; this situation is emotionally very difficult.

When should we seek urgent care for hepatic encephalopathy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hepatic encephalopathy does not always get worse steadily or predictably. Often, symptoms come and go, with times of improvement and decline.

How to treat hepatic encephalopathy in my grandpa, who is 74?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.

What are the complications of osteopenia?

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Dr. Atul Prakash

I have had stomach upset for about one month. What to do?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.The most common causes of stomach upset are gastritis, constipation, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), infection, and accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.

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