Bloating and ascites can both cause swelling and discomfort in your abdomen. Bloating is more common and usually goes away within hours to days. Ascites is more likely to be a sign of a serious ...

That uncomfortable fullness in your abdomen might seem like a minor digestive annoyance, but persistent belly bloating can serve as an early warning sign of liver dysfunction. While occasional ...

Dr. Amiko M. Uchida (Medicine): A 57-year-old man was evaluated in the gastroenterology clinic of this hospital because of new ascites. Twenty years before the current presentation, the patient began ...

Ascites often develops as a complication of liver disease, causing fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity. Common treatments for ascites include reducing sodium intake, taking diuretics, and undergoing ...