Ascites is a condition in which there is fluid accumulation in the space between the abdominal lining and other internal organs of the abdomen.
Ascites Causes :
Having ascites is a clear indication of liver disease. When high blood pressure develops in the liver, it lowers the albumin levels causing ascites. It can also be due to liver cirrhosis and hepatitis infection. People suffering from cancer in the colon and ovary, and those affected with pancreatic cancer will also show symptoms of ascites. Some other diseases like pancreatitis, acute heart failure and clots in the liver vein may also cause ascites. A person having kidney dialysis problem may also have fluid accumulation in the abdomen.
Water retention in the body is the main cause of ascites. Congestive heart failure is also another factor that triggers fluid accumulation in the abdomen. Presence of any tumor on the portal vessels of the abdomen may also cause this condition. Various types of cancer like breast cancer, colon cancer, ovary cancer, stomach cancer and lymphoma can affect the abdomen severely causing ascites.