Patient Comments: Ascites - CauseQuestion:What was the cause of the ascites you experienced?
Comment from: pntotilo, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: April 02
I have severe ascites, which has gotten extremely painful. I have cirrhosis caused by hepatitis C and lots of alcohol. My quality of life is like a -25. You don't want go there. Help anyone you who may have a problem – before it's too late.
Comment from: Silvia33, 65-74 Female (Patient)
Published: March 08
I experienced bloating in stomach which was diagnosed as ascites. I have had five liters removed and next week. I will have seven liters removed. Test results of fluid showed I had ovarian cancer. Operation included total hysterectomy, removal of tubes, ovaries, omendum, cervix, and six months of chemotheraphy. It was determined I have Stage III carcinoma, serous ovarian cancer since 05-2007. It has returned twice and now I am about to start my third chemo regimen, hair loss all three times. This is not an easy disease to have.
Comment from: 18Scotland, 45-54 Female (Caregiver)
Published: December 06
My wife's ascites is most likely caused by radioembolization and chemotherapy induced liver damage which is a disease resulting from SIR-Spheres and FOLFOX. Besides ascites, high bilirubin causing yellowing of eyes, and high ALP (2 x normal). Not much out there on radioembolization and chemotherapy induced liver damage/disease. Tests rule out portal hypertension and other normal causes.
Comment from: Big Brian, 45-54 Male (Patient)
Published: December 28
My abdominal ascites was caused by congestive heart failure. Diuretics have drained me of about 5 liters of fluid. I have lost weight, and my waistline is two inches smaller. I feel a whole lot better. I urinate often during the day, and not much at night, because I take my diuretics early in the morning.
Comment from: icanbeatthis, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: July 19
My ascites was due to metastases of a breast cancer that had been diagnosed 12 years earlier. The original breast cancer had spread to my uterus, cervix, and ovaries. I had a total hysterectomy and have been on chemo now for two years. I still have ascites off and on, but if it is bothersome, I have it drained. I'm still fighting and waiting for a cure.
Comment from: Felicitas, 75 or over Female (Patient)
Published: August 17
On a recent CT scan I was diagnosed with small ascites in the pelvis and the abdomen. However I have never been a drinker and both my heart and liver are normal. I also have a flat stomach with no inflammation. My symptoms are periodic severe stomach pains in the upper section of my stomach followed by severe inflammation of the abdomen. No ulcers nor any other abnormality of the stomach diagnosed.
Comment from: Stevo, 55-64 Male (Patient)
Published: June 15
I don't know yet. All liver function tests were normal and a CT scan ordered. No history of cirrhosis in family and I drink maybe one a week. I can't help but worry, though.
Comment from: Connie, Female (Patient)
Published: May 18
I had a liver transplant in 2004. I was in the hospital a few weeks ago because of headaches, but while they were checking me out they said I have a sac of fluid in my abdomen. I am scheduled to see a surgeon. I also had an open sore on my stomach which they said was staph. Not sure how serious this it yet. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
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My brother was an alcoholic with severe kidney damage and ascites. He died a week ago, and the death certificate lists cirrhosis and ascites as the cause of death. He experienced vomiting and diarrhea for about a day and a half before passing on. I do not think he followed closely the dietary restrictions he needed to follow, and he refused to go to the hospital for his symptoms. He ended up dying at home, traumatizing my 88-year-old mother with whom he lived. I guess I will always wonder what kind of pain he experienced as he died.