There was no hepatosplenomegaly, ascites or pedal edema. Her blood tests at this time showed total and direct bilirubin of 22.8/20.4 mg/dL, ALT of 42 U/L, AST of 45 U/L and alkaline phosphatase of ...

Miley Cyrus revealed that her distinctive raspy voice is partly due to Reinke's edema, a vocal cord condition causing swelling. While she acknowledges it makes performing challenging, she credits ...

Miley Cyrus has opened up about her experience with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder that she says causes her signature sound. During a recent interview on Apple Music's "The Zane Lowe Show ...

Led by Ludwig Princeton's Lydia Lynch and reported in the current issue of Science Immunology, the study details how ascites fluid-produced in large quantities as ovarian cancer spreads from the ...

The scientists explored how ascites disrupt immune cell function, with a particular focus on natural killer (NK) cells and T cells, which are key players in the body’s ability to eliminate tumors.

While pedal oedema itself is not life-threatening, it often signals an underlying problem that requires attention. Dr Hegde explains, “Pedal oedema needs investigation to identify its root cause.

Sequana Medical NV has announced the US FDA approval of its Alfapump system for treating recurrent or refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis. This approval marks Alfapump as the first active ...

The FDA has granted premarket approval to Sequana Medical’s alfapump implantable device for the treatment of recurrent or refractory ascites due to cirrhosis, according to a company press ...

Ascites can be treated with medications, procedures, and dietary changes. Cirrhosis is a type of liver disease where scarring has led to permanent damage to the liver.

The fundoscopy did not show any papilledema. He had bilateral pitting pedal edema extending to the mid shins bilaterally. Other systemic examinations were unremarkable. His complete blood count ...

Ascites is more likely to develop with advanced stage cancer. However, it may be different for each person. A person should contact a doctor as soon as they have concerns about ascites.

What are the symptoms of ascites? Ascites can make your tummy feel tight and very uncomfortable. It often develops over a few weeks. But it might happen over a few days. It puts pressure on the organs ...