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How is ascites typically diagnosed?
How is ascites typically diagnosed?
- Examination together with ultrasound or a CT scan (correct)
- Blood test
- MRI scan
- X-ray
What is the most common cause of ascites in the developed world?
What is the most common cause of ascites in the developed world?
- Pancreatitis
- Tuberculosis
- Liver cirrhosis (correct)
- Heart failure
What is a part of the treatment for ascites?
What is a part of the treatment for ascites?
- No specific treatment available
- Low-salt diet and medication such as diuretics (correct)
- Surgery as the only option
- High-salt diet and bed rest
What is a common symptom of ascites?
What is a common symptom of ascites?
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What can complications of ascites include?
What can complications of ascites include?
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Study Notes
Diagnosis of Ascites
- Typically diagnosed through physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests like CT scans, MRI, or ultrasound
- Abdominal paracentesis is a definitive diagnostic test, where a sample of fluid is withdrawn from the peritoneal cavity
Causes of Ascites
- Most common cause in the developed world: liver cirrhosis
Treatment of Ascites
- Part of the treatment includes reducing salt intake, increasing diuretic medication, and removing excess fluid from the abdominal cavity through paracentesis
Symptoms of Ascites
- Common symptom: abdominal swelling and discomfort
Complications of Ascites
- Complications can include: spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatic hydrothorax, and abdominal wall hernias
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