MEDizzy
MEDizzy
Karthik
Karthikover 4 years ago

What was cause of ascites??

2
Top rated comment
over 4 years ago

Alchol,hepatitis,portal hypertension...

Other commentsSign in to post comments. You don't have an account? Sign up now!

usually some serious liver disease

over 4 years ago

Ascites can either be caused by portal hypertension arising from liver disease leading to an increased hydrostatic pressure. It can also be caused by reduced production of serum proteins resulting in loss of oncotic pressure due to poor liver function or due to chronic malnutrition. These produce a high SAAG. Thirdly it can be caused by an intraperitoneal malignancy or infection. This produces a low SAAG. There are some other rare causes but you’d need more information to determine these.

over 4 years ago

Thank you..pt liver , kidney function was good.no fever.abdominal pain present.n abdomen turns to hard like a stone.and his ADA level was70 and LDH level 530

Recent MCQs















Show more MCQs

Recent flashcard sets















Show more flashcards