Welcome to EmpowHER. The most common cause of ascites is advanced liver disease or cirrhosis. Although the exact mechanism of ascites development is not completely understood, most theories suggestportal hypertension (increased pressure in the liver blood flow) as the main contributor.
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER. The most common cause of ascites is advanced liver disease or cirrhosis. Although the exact mechanism of ascites development is not completely understood, most theories suggestportal hypertension (increased pressure in the liver blood flow) as the main contributor.
Here is a link that might be helpful
http://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/ascites&sa=U&ei=qN8GT9XNJoaFtgeQyIXRBg&ved=0CAQQFjAA&client=internal-uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNFmyuYjD1UaGg5pGJfLyHL_dTjW6g
Best,
Daisy
January 6, 2012 - 4:49amThis Comment
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