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Ascites

Alternate Names : Abdominal Dropsy, Hydroperitoneum

Ascites | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Depending on the amount of ascites and the cause, there may be no symptoms at all. Following are some of the common symptoms:

  • abdominal pain
  • changes in bowel function
  • difficulty breathing, especially when trying to take deep breaths
  • difficulty walking
  • fatigue
  • feeling full after eating only small amounts of food
  • increasing abdominal girth
  • low back pain
  • shortness of breath

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