Fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity

Fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling and discomfort. Known as ascites, this condition often results from severe liver disease. It can lead to abdominal distension, breathing difficulties, and a feeling of heaviness. Fluid buildup may also indicate complications such as infection or kidney dysfunction.

Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology