Linz distinguished new forms of authoritarianism from personalistic dictatorships and totalitarian states, taking Francoist Spain as an example.
The most common cause of ascites is advanced liver disease or cirrhosis. Approximately 80% of the ascites cases are thought to be due to cirrhosis. Although the exact mechanism of ascites development is not completely understood, most theories suggest portal hypertension (increased pressure in the liver blood flow) as the main contributor.
Ascites causes pain and swelling in the abdominal region due to is extra fluid in the lining that area. Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that can cause swelling and hard lumps in the lymph nodes and organs.