Overview
Ascites (fluid in the abdomen) refers to the build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity. This can lead to a noticeable increase in abdominal size and may cause a feeling of pressure, pain, digestive problems, and breathing difficulties.
Ascites can have different causes. Conditions such as cancer, heart failure, or inflammation in the intestines can lead to ascites, to name just a few. Advanced liver cirrhosis is also a common cause and often leads to fluid build-up in the abdomen as a typical symptom.
Living with Ascites
People living with ascites often experience significant physical and emotional challenges in their daily lives – understanding these symptoms can help you manage them better and improve your quality of life.
Causes
Ascites is often a sign of an underlying condition – learn more about the possible causes and how to better understand them.
Symptoms
Ascites can develop slowly or more quickly, depending on the cause, and may range from mild to more burdensome. Learn more about symptoms and how ascites can present.
Diagnosis
Ascites should be evaluated early on, as it is often caused by a serious underlying condition—an accurate diagnosis is crucial for targeted and effective treatment.
Therapy
The treatment of ascites depends on its underlying cause. In addition to medication and drainage procedures, our implantable drainage system offers a gentle and more independent alternative for regular fluid removal.
Videos
You can learn more about ascites and its consequences by watching various videos on the topic.
IN SHORT
Most common causes of ascites
- Cancer
- Liver cirrhosis
- Heart failure
Ascites symptoms
- Feeling of pressure in the abdomen
- Abdominal pain
- Digestive problems
- Increase in waist circumference
- Shortness of breath
- Unsteady gait (staggering)
Ascites Synonyms
- Abdominal fluid
- Water on the abdomen
- Ascites
Ascites Treatment
- Puncture
- Implantable pump system
- Drainage catheter
For me, the drainage system has given me back a part of my quality of life. I can easily connect the bag without much effort and remove it again after drainage.
– Ms. S., Kleinmachnow (living with ascites)
Für mich ist das Drainage-System ein Stück Lebensqualität die ich zurückgewonnen habe. Ich kann den Beutel direkt ohne großen Aufwand anschließen und mache ihn nach der Drainage wieder ab.
– Frau S. aus Kleinmachnow / Aszites –
The benefits of ewimed drainage systems at a glance
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