Ascites / water in the abdomen
Challenges and Treatment Explained in Simple Terms!
Overview
Ascites (abdominal fluid) refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. This causes a visible increase in abdominal girth and may lead to feelings of pressure, pain, digestive problems, and breathing difficulties.
Ascites can have various causes. Cancer, heart failure, or inflammation of the intestines, to name just a few, can lead to ascites. Advanced-stage liver cirrhosis also causes fluid buildup in the abdomen as a typical symptom.
Living with Ascites
People with ascites often experience significant physical and psychological limitations in their daily lives—learn how to better manage these symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Causes
Ascites is often a sign of an underlying condition—learn how to better understand and interpret its possible causes.
Symptoms
Depending on the cause, ascites can develop slowly or rapidly and can range from asymptomatic to severely debilitating. Learn more about its symptoms and severity.
Diagnosis
Ascites should be evaluated early on, as it is often caused by a serious underlying condition—an accurate diagnosis is crucial for targeted and effective treatment.
Therapy
The treatment of ascites depends on the cause—in addition to medications and paracentesis, our implantable drainage system offers a gentle and self-managed alternative to regular fluid drainage.
SHORT & SHORT
Most common causes of ascites
- Cancer
- Liver cirrhosis
- Heart Failure
Symptoms of ascites
- Feeling of pressure in the stomach
- Pain in the abdomen
- Digestive difficulties
- Increase in waist circumference
- Shortness of breath
- Gait instability (swaying)
Synonyms for ascites
- Abdominal fluid
- Water belly
- Dropsy
Treatment of ascites
- Puncture
- Implantable pump system
- Continuous drainage catheter
For me, the drainage system has restored a part of my quality of life. I can connect the bag directly without much effort and disconnect it again after the drainage is complete.
– Ms. S. from Aarau I Ascites –
For me, the drainage system has restored a part of my quality of life. I can connect the bag directly with little effort and disconnect it again after drainage.
– Ms. S. from Kleinmachnow / Ascites –
An Overview of the Benefits of ewimed Drainage Systems
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