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Abnormal fluid buildup in abdomen
Abnormal fluid buildup in abdomen refers to Ascites, a medical condition in which a person has excess fluid in the abdomen (in the peritoneal space). Abdominal fluid buildup occurs in conditions such as liver failure, kidney disease, and certain cancers.
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A 35-year old male asked:
If some of the cremasteric fibres get torn in groin shud there b small buildup of abdominal fluid or small haematoma in groin which USG shud detect?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Cyst on left ovary fluid in the womb found on internal scan. lower abdominal pain, irregular bleeding, left leg hip pain, gas, bloating, what is it.
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A 16-year old male asked:
I just had surgery and im constipated and having diarrhea, I feel pressure & buildup in my lower abdomen , but when I poop its liquid. Why ?
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A 37-year old asked:
Afetr you have had a timmy tuck, how will the fluid be removed from the abdomen?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is it ok to have a little fluid in abdomen or is that bad?
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A 48-year old female asked:
What causes fre fluid in abdomen?
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A 42-year old female asked:
What would cause fluid in the abdomen?after its drained how likely would the fluid build up again?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I just feel like it's harder for my body to digest liquids but I'm fine with solids. Fluids just seem to sit on my abdomen. What could it be??
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A 43-year old asked:
I had an abortion and now i'm having upper abdomen pain --is this abnormal?
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A 38-year old asked:
Should I be worried if there is clear fluid leaking from my abdomen but no wound?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Dr said everyone has a little bit of fluid in pelvis/abdomen for lubrication and this is sometimes noted on u/s. True?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I am having red or fluid-filled blisters around my abdomen and waist areas in 3days. is it shingles and do I need to go and see doctor?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Abnormal lumps in upper abdomen and center of chest, somewhat tender if pressed in. it started out as just one, now their are several more?
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A 31-year old asked:
I have been leaking fluid from my vagina, as well as my abdomen looks swollen and I feel a lot of pressure around my abdomen. What is going on?
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A 31-year old male asked:
I've burning pain throughout right abdomen & dizziness.ast n alt are normal,USG shows nothing abnormal. Post prandial blood sugar is 84. liver cancer?
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A 51-year old male asked:
Feels like very little fluid in abdomen, most in groin, will surgery be impaired, what should I ask or tell the surgeon before surgery is surgery ok?
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A 22-year old female asked:
MI have fluid in abdomen but CBC and liver labs came back normal. Where is the fluid coming from?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Premenstrual syndrome.what are the physical manifestations.is bloating in abdomen and fluid retention in body one of it?
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A member asked about a 26-year old female:
My wife had one of her ovaries removed, she have now a bacterial infection where stinky, fluid is coming from the cut on her abdomen. what now to do?
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A 30-year old female asked:
why is there so much vomiting with someone with end stage cirrhosis? is it due to fluid pressure in abdomen, causing pressure on stomach? or something worse?
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A member asked:
What happens when both your intestines & stomach are punctured & intestinal content seeps into your stomach said individual has fluid drained from her abdomen 2 to 3 times each month, This is how the other organs were punctured. How serious is the ris
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A 53-year old female asked:
At what stage of stomach cancer does fluid start to build up in the abdomen?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I have edema in my lower abdomen its like extra fluid under my skin,39wks pregnant. Its gotten worse.ob says its normal second opinion?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Positive for hpv. Told I had unusual shaped cells. Getting a coloscopy. having fatigue and lower back, leg, abdomen aches. Should i be worried?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Thighs appear swollen or fluid retained where saddle bag area is.tailbone, butt, back + abdomen pain.Tiny capillaries broken at tailbon. Constipation?
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A 47-year old asked:
Does free fluid in the abdomen reabsorb after a ruptured ovarian cyst?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I m 118 kg.nondiabetic. 5'4".25wk pregnant.scan showed extra fluid with slighly enlarged abdomen (baby)should I B concerned. What precautions 2B taken?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I been having lower left side back pain along with lower abdomen pain with abnormal mentrual periouds i also feel some twitchin in my utoris?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Upper abdomen pain center to right, difficulty urinating (very slow), irregular BMs, pain referring to back, nausea, weight loss. Help, please?
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A 21-year old asked:
I'm a 21 year old female that sometimes have sharp pains in my lower left abdomen. Pregnancy tests are negative and menstrual cycles are irregular.?
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