Cancer is the rapid, uncontrollable proliferation of mutated cells that spread within tissue and eventually throughout the body. Cancer types are dependent on the specific tissue in which tumors arise ...

Bloating or swelling around your stomach or abdomen can have many causes, including digestive conditions, hormonal changes, and even some medications. In addition to abdominal bloating or swelling, it ...

Ascites: Causes, symptoms, and best treatment options for abdominal fluid build-up Ascites refers to an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, most commonly due to liver cirrhosis and ...

Through an analysis of cellular components (cell fractions) from malignant ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen caused by gastric cancer), a research collaboration based in Kumamoto University (Japan ...

Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, causing noticeable swelling, commonly in the feet, ankles, and ...

Most people experience abdominal swelling or bloating at some point, due to various causes. It feels as though the stomach has expanded and stretched, which can be uncomfortable. Having too much to ...

National Zoo officials said Monday that preliminary necropsy results from the zoo's recently deceased panda cub show that the cub had fluid in its abdomen and some discoloration in the liver, NBC 4 ...

This video demonstrates the use of eFAST — or extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma — a point-of-care ultrasound examination performed in patients with a traumatic injury to the ...

Milestone in bringing breakthrough treatment option to US patients with recurrent and refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosisFeedback from hepatology community supports US market potential from this ...