Ascites:

Definition:

Excess accumulation of free fluid in peritoneal cavity is known as ascites.

Causes of ascites:

Common causes of ascites are-

• Chronic liver disease (CLD)
• Nephrotic syndrome
• CCF
• Protein losing enteropathy (hypoalbuminemia).

Uncommon causes of ascites are-

• Abdominal TB
• Abdominal malignancy
• Acute pancreatitis
• Bacterial peritonitis.