Portal Hypertension and Ascites
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Portal Hypertension and Ascites conditions
AscitesAscites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity often caused by portal hypertension and hypoalbuminemia in liver cirrhosis.Budd-Chiari SyndromeBudd-Chiari Syndrome involves hepatic vein obstruction causing liver congestion, abdominal pain, hepatomegaly, and ascites, often linked to thrombosis or hypercoagulable states.Esophageal VaricesEsophageal varices are dilated submucosal veins in the esophagus caused by portal hypertension, often leading to life-threatening upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Portal HypertensionPortal hypertension is increased pressure in the portal venous system often caused by cirrhosis, leading to varices and splenomegaly detectable on imaging.Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) is an infection of ascitic fluid in cirrhosis patients, often caused by gut bacteria translocation without an evident source.