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Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The condition may result from a variety of underlying disorders, most commonly liver disease such as cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, renal failure, malignancy, infection, or portal hypertension. The fluid buildup distends the abdomen, causing swelling, pain, and sometimes respiratory difficulty. Ascitic fluid is typically clear, pale yellow, and mildly alkaline.
diagnosis of ascites relies on clinical examination and imaging such as ultrasound. Paracentesis, the therapeutic removal
Management of ascites addresses the underlying disease. In portal hypertension, diuretics such as spironolactone with a
Prognosis depends on the root cause. Refractory ascites in cirrhosis indicates a poor long‑term outlook, but