Causes of ascites

Ascites is the result of an abnormal accumulation of increased fluid in the abdominal cavity that the body is unable to absorb. Fluid in the abdominal cavity is considered to be ascites if it reaches 200 ml or more. The causes of ascites formation are as follows: 1, more than 80% of patients are clinically related to cirrhosis of the liver, which can lead to increased ascites in the abdominal cavity, which cannot be absorbed, so it gathers in the abdominal cavity leading to adverse consequences; 2, there is peritonitis inflammation in the abdominal cavity, and tumor metastasis implantation can also lead to increased fluid in the abdominal cavity; other diseases such as heart disease, myocarditis, heart failure or kidney problems, nephrotic syndrome, poor kidney function, and Excessive protein loss, etc., can also lead to low protein and cause increased abdominal fluid; 3. Abnormalities in the vascular structure of the inferior vena cava of the liver can also lead to venous atresia and venous return obstruction causing increased ascites; 4. Ruptured bleeding from abdominal tumors is also a special type of ascites, and more serious cases may be life-threatening and require emergency treatment. If the situation of increased ascites should be promptly to the regular hospital, clear the cause and do the corresponding treatment.