Ascites
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, in the space that surrounds the internal organs. It is not a disease in itself, but a sign that something in the body requires study.
Common symptoms: an increase in the volume of the abdomen, a sensation of heaviness or bloating, and sometimes discomfort or difficulty breathing when the fluid is abundant.
Common causes: it is usually associated with liver problems, although it can also be related to conditions of the heart, the kidneys, or other conditions.
The gastroenterologist and the internist frequently study this situation, and depending on the case other specialists take part. In the face of an increase in the abdomen that is unexplained, the most sensible thing is to see a professional to identify its origin.
Data on 278 doctors who treat ascites
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Doctors specialized in ascites
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Víctor Manuel Ramírez Carpio
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Frequently asked questions
What is ascites?
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, in the space that surrounds the internal organs. It is not a disease in itself, but a sign that something in the body requires study.
Which doctor treats ascites?
Ascites is usually treated by specialists in allergist, general surgeon, endocrinologist, nurse, gastroenterologist, hematologist, infectious disease specialist, critical care and intensive care specialist, general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, rheumatologist, emergency physician, oncologist.