Everyone Healthy Library
Ascites
Also Known As: Peritoneal Effusion
Condition / disease reference page from the Everyone Healthy database.
Connected health information
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Linked signs and symptoms
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Linked drugs / medications
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Treatments, therapies and supportive options
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Linked diagnostic tests and investigations
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- Biopsy
- Blood Culture
- Blood Tests
- Bronchial Lavages
- Creatinine Clearance (CrCl)
- enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Test
- Fluorescence Assays
- Indirect Hemagglutination
- Latex Agglutination
- Osmolality, Blood (Serum Osmolality)
- polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test
- Potassium Concentration (K, Blood)
- Protein Electrophoresis (Blood, Serum Protein)
- Throat Swabs
- Urine Culture
- Virus Culture
Biological and test markers
4This visual map uses existing EH database links to show biological agents and lab markers reported as increased, decreased, or associated with this condition. These are educational relationships only; test results must be interpreted by a qualified clinician because ranges vary by lab, method, age, sex and clinical context.
Often increased
0No markers in this group.
Often decreased
4- Albumin (Blood)Reference range exampleAdult ( > 16y): 37–52 gm/dL; Infant (0 - 1y): 4.4–5.4 gm/dLLinked diagnostic tests2Blood Albumin Concentration, Protein Electrophoresis (Blood
- Creatinine Clearance RateReference range exampleAdult ( > 16y), Female: 87–110 ml/minute; Adult ( > 16y), Male: 100–140 ml/minuteLinked diagnostic tests1Creatinine Clearance (CrCl)
- Osmolality, Blood (Serum Osmolality)Reference range exampleChild (0 - 16y): 274–290 mOsm/kg; Birth - 2wks: 265–285 mOsm/kgLinked diagnostic tests1Osmolality, Blood (Serum Osmolality)
- Potassium (K, Blood)AbbreviationKReference range exampleInfant (0 - 1y): 4.1–5.3 mEq/L; Child (0 - 16y): 3.4–4.7 mEq/LLinked diagnostic tests1Potassium Concentration (K, Blood)
Other associated markers
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Introduction / full article
Ascites
Ascites
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. It is most often attributed to liver damage, although it has also been associated with cancer, pancreatitis, tuberculosis and failure of the heart or kidneys.