Fibre is helpful, too, because this can prevent constipation, which can make abdominal bloating worse. Salt encourages fluid retention, so avoid salty foods and do not add salt to meals.

Treatment can be a little complex but focuses on reducing fluid retention and improving your overall quality of life. The most common symptom of ascites is abnormal swelling of the abdomen due to ...

An 89-year-old man was transferred to our institution for further treatment of a symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). On admission he reported experiencing severe abdominal pain for the ...