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My aunty has been detected with moderate fluid in stomach. What are the possible reasons for it and treatment. Had done CT scan and endoscopy. Reports are normal. What shall be the next step. Please suggest.
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Causes and Risk Factors. Ascites is most often caused by liver scarring. This increases pressure inside the liver's blood vessels. The increased pressure can force fluid into the abdominal cavity, causing ascites Suggestion: Abdominal tap, or paracentesis, is a procedure to remove excess fluid from the abdominal cavity, which is the area between the abdominal wall and the spine. Excess fluid in the abdomen is called ?ascites.? Normally, there should be no ascites within the abdominal cavity.
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