February 24, 2026 -Ascites (/əˈsaɪtiz/; Greek: ἀσκός, romanized: askos, meaning "bag" or "sac") is the abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen. Technically, it is more than 25 millilitres (0.88 imp fl oz; 0.85 US fl oz) of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, ...
Some cancers cause ascites, which is a buildup of fluid in the abdomen.
April 10, 2025 -... Liver disease:Cirrhosis, a chronic liver disease, is the most common cause. Scarring of the liver impairs blood flow, leading to fluid buildup. Heart failure: A weakened heart can’t effectively pump blood, causing fluid to back up and ...
January 16, 2026 -Ascites is fluid buildup in your abdomen most commonly due to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).A swollen belly and gaining weight are symptoms of ascites.
December 3, 2025 -Ascites occur when fluid collects in a membrane called your peritoneum. Your peritoneum covers your abdominal organs, including your stomach, liver, kidney and parts of your intestines.
November 30, 2025 -Ascites refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity, most frequently associated with cirrhosis, but also linked to heart, kidney, pancreatic, and malignant diseases. In the United States, approximately 80% of ascites cases result from cirrhosis, marking a transition ...
