Illnesses

Pleural effusion (also called fluid around the lungs) is a symptom caused by an illness. The fluid can occur only once or be recurrent. Different treatment options are available depending on how quickly the fluid builds up and what illness is causing the pleural effusion.

Here you will find an overview of reasons, symptoms and treatment options for pleural effusion.

Ascites (also called abdominal fluid) is a symptom caused by an illness. The fluid can occur only once or be recurrent. Different treatment options are available depending on how quickly the fluid builds up and what illness is causing the ascites.

Here you will find an overview of reasons, symptoms and treatment options for ascites.