Causes of Ascites

Underlying condition causes of Ascites: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Ascites) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Ascites includes:

• Heart disorders
  • Heart failure
  • Pericarditis
  • Constrictive pericarditis (type of Pericarditis)
• Lung disorders
• Liver disorders
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Abdominal cancer
• Pelvic region cancers
• Abdominal cancer
• See also causes of symptoms abdominal bloating and abdominal distention

Ascites as a complication: Other conditions that might have Ascites as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Ascites. The list of conditions listing Ascites as a complication in our database includes:

• Cor pulmonale
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Pericarditis
• Portal hypertension

Ascites as a symptom: Conditions listing Ascites as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Ascites. The list of conditions listing Ascites as a symptom in our database includes:

• Ascites
• Autoimmune Hepatitis
• Chronic Hepatitis C
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Ovarian Cancer
• Right heart failure

Related information for causes of Ascites: Further relevant information on causes of Ascites may be found in the risk factors for Ascites and underlying causes of Ascites.
Last revision: Nov 9, 2003

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