With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Ascites
The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is termed as Ascites. This is a gastroenterological term and in medical term is called the peritoneal cavity fluid, hydro peritoneum, fluid excess, abdominal dropsy. The ascetic fluid may have several sources like cancers, liver disease and congestive heart failure or may be also because of kidney failure.
Causes for Ascites
The prime cause of ascites is the severity of liver disease or what is also known as cirrhosis. The exact mechanism that leads to the development of the ascites is not yet completely known. Although 80 % of the cases can occur due to cirrhosis and suggest that the increase pressure in the blood flow of the liver can be a prime contributor.
Most Common Causes for ascites
- Cirrhosis or cirrhotic ascites
- Cancer such as malignant ascites
- Congestive heart failure
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Other causes for Ascites
- Bacterial, fungal and parasitic disease
- Vasculitis
- Familial Mediterranean fever
- Whipple's disease
- Starch peritonitis
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Malnutrition
- Protein losing enteropathy
- Myxedema
- Ovarian disease
- Pancreatic disease
- Chylous ascites
Symptoms of Ascites
Ascites do not have any specific symptoms and especially when it is in the milder form. Depending on the fluid accumulation, there is an increase in the abdominal girth and also the size which can be easily noticed. The other symptoms of ascites are listed below:
- Abdominal pain
- Discomfort
- Bloating
All the above symptoms are seen frequently when the ascites become larger. Other symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath can also occur when the ascites become large because of the increased pressure on the diaphragm that causes the fluid to move across the diaphragm.
- Some patients also suffer from a cosmetically large stomach that can also be a concern to some patients.
Types of Ascites
There are two types of ascites which are based on the quantity of protein found in the fluid which can be transudative or exudative. Another common term used in ascites is Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient or commonly known as SAAG. This has been developed depending on the amount of albumin in the ascetic fluid.
Diagnose of Ascites
Diagnose are usually made by ultrasound scan of the abdomen, or by blood tests and also the fluid can be removed directly by a needle or paracentesis.
The successful treatment for ascites must include diagnosis which is done professionally. However, after the diagnosis is completed, some naturopathic treatment is preferred. Nevertheless, there are home remedies for Ascites which can help you to reduce the symptoms and protect the body before the condition becomes worst.
Home Remedies for Ascites using garlic and bitter gourd
- To cure the problem of ascites, garlic plays an important role. For this you need to add one-half teaspoon of garlic juice to a glass of 125ml water. Mix this well and consume for at least two times a day. This should be continued for 2-3 weeks to show some effective results.
- Bitter gourd comes under the best home remedies for ascites which helps in the healthy recovery from the complications which is usually imposed by ascites. Use the juice of the bitter melon and drink a dose of 25ml for at least three times a day.
Home Remedies for Ascites using radish leaves and fenugreek seeds
- The leaves of the radish have been recently found to be effective to control ascites. Dilute the juice of the radish leaves with water and drink it in empty stomach.
- One of the simple home remedies for ascites which is also very effective are fenugreek seeds. For this you simply have to soak few of the seeds and keep it overnight. The next morning drink the water in empty stomach. This will help you in a great way to control ascites.
Home Remedies for Ascites using carrot, buttermilk and herbs
- To restore the energy in the body carrot juice along with butter milk are also beneficial. Nonetheless, it will not add to the accumulated levels of fluid in the body.
- Apocynum is an excellent herb that can be used in the home remedies for ascites. This is highly beneficial when there is scanty of urine production and also it is high colored. Use these herbs in liquid form and have 15 to 30 drops of the extracted herb in water. The dose of the herb should be a teaspoon in every hour.
Home Remedies for Ascites using onion, asafoetida, mango and basil leaves
- To get rid of the fluid accumulated in the body, onions help in a great way to reduce it.
- Asafoetida can also be used in the treatment of Ascites. For this you need to add asafoetida in hot water and drink the solution.
- A good old home remedy for ascites is mangoes. This is helpful to reduce the symptoms and protect the body from further complications.
- Herbs like basil leaves, ocimum sanctum leaves or the albizia lebbeck tree bark in the powdered form is boiled in a glass of water. This is beneficial for curing ascites.
Apart from all the home remedies for ascites, some of the measures which should be taken to prevent the condition are rice, wheat, salt and starch. And also the intake of excessive water should also be reduced.
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