Ascites

 Key Facts

Usually seen in

• Adults and children

Gender affected

• Both men and women

Body part(s) involved

• Liver
• Abdomen
• Lungs

Mimicking Conditions

• Bladder distention
• Hydronephrosis
• Pancreatic pseudocysts
• Large uterine or ovarian tumours

Necessary health tests/imaging

• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• MRI scan
• Laparoscopy
• Blood tests

Treatment

• Lifestyle modifications
• Diet changes
• Diuretics
• Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt

Specialists to consult

• General physician
• Gastroenterologist
• Hepatologist