Is Ascites contagious? Please answer...?

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Is Ascites contagious? Please answer...?

2007-01-26 16:31:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Ascites is not contagious and poses no risk to others.

2007-01-26 16:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by ( Kelly ) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No, ascites is not contagious. This is caused by either: 1. Low levels of albumin in the blood or 2. Increase in pressure within the portal vein that runs through the liver. Either way, there is nothing contagious about this disease.

2007-01-27 00:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Monkey Lips 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the body. It is not contagious.

2007-01-27 00:41:04 · answer #3 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No, ascites is not contagious.

2007-01-27 00:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by P1N4Yg1rL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No.

2007-01-27 00:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋