Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. The fluid, called ascitic fluid, contains a large amount of the protein albumin, the most abundant protein in the blood. Although small amounts of fluid may not cause symptoms, severe...
The noni tree, called Morinda Citrifolia, bears a small green fruit with medicinal uses. Noni was used extensively in traditional Polynesian culture to treat conditions including menstrual cramps, bowel problems and urinary tract infections. Noni...
Hepatic cancer is expected to be diagnosed in 24,120 Americans in 2010, according to the National Cancer Institute, and 18,910 people will die from the disease. Symptoms that occur when hepatic cancer is at an advanced stage include those that...
Paracentesis is a procedure performed both for diagnostic and treatment purposes. It involves removing fluid from the abdomen via a needle. Conditions such as cirrhosis of the liver, certain abdominal and pelvic malignancies and abdominal...
