Ascites alone was seen in 15 ... Complications (7, 25%) included severe pain in 2 (7.1%) and fever in 5 (17.8%) of which 3 (10.7%) had infection of residual fluid collections.

Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which often develops as a complication of liver disease. However, other conditions like pancreatic disease, malnutrition, certain cancers ...

Ascites can also develop when the liver isn’t making enough blood protein (albumin). A swollen abdomen might cause discomfort or pain, and a loss of appetite or feeling full quickly. It can also cause ...

[35] The patient did not have concomitant ascites, portal hypertension ... A patient with chronic low back pain developed edema one week after receiving methadone as part of her pain management ...

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