Excess Abdominal Fluid
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
Content updated on Apr 4, 2024
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Stomach is full of liquid
Fluid in the abdomen
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People with similar symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes
- Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
- Build-up of fluid in the abdomen
- Water accumulated in my stomach
- Fluid retention in my stomach
- Liquid sloshing in my stomach
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Try Free Symptom QuizAbout the Symptom
This condition is called ascites and occurs when fluid builds up within the belly.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Fluid retention in abdomen
Possible Causes
Generally, Excess abdominal fluid can be related to:
- Liver Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis refers to scarring of the liver which results in abnormal liver function as a consequence of chronic (long-term) liver injury. There are many different causes including infections, alcohol abuse, inherited disorders, and fatty liver.
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Excess abdominal fluid may be related to these serious diseases:
- Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can cause liver inflammation. It can lead to serious liver damage. It spreads from person to person through contact with infected blood, sharing infected needles, using infected needles while tattooing, and blood transfusions using infected blood. Sexual transmission is rare and more common with men who have sex with men.
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Have you been diagnosed with ascites?
- How long have you had fluid in your abdomen?
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References
Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14792-ascites
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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