Ascites - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Ascites is a medical condition characterized by the build-up of an abnormal amount of fluid inside the abdomen, occurs due to malfunctioning or the liver.

Symptoms-

Rapid weight gain

Large belly

Loss of appetite

Abdominal pain

Bloating

Nausea and vomiting

Heartburn

Swelling of the ankles

Shortness of breath

Causes-

Cirrhosis of Liver

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Alcoholism

Ovarian cancer

Pancreatic cancer

Liver cancer

Endometrial cancer

Heart failure

Kidney failure

Pancreatitis

Tuberculosis

Hypothyroidism

Specialist to Visit

Gastroenterologist

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.medicinenet.com