Ascites: Symptoms & Signs (Abdominal Dropsy, Hydroperitoneum)

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Alternate Names : Abdominal Dropsy, Hydroperitoneum

Depending on the amount of ascites and the cause, there may be no symptoms at all. Following are some of the common symptoms:

changes in bowel function

difficulty breathing, especially when trying to take deep breaths

difficulty walking

feeling full after eating only small amounts of food

increasing abdominal girth

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