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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.
The remote causes of ascites may be either symptomatic or idiopathic, and either local or general. North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 Various. Unlike purpura variolosa and idiopathic purpura hmorrhagica, this variety appears to be free from danger. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II Various idiopathic glossitis occurs at all ages, but has been supposed by some observers to be more frequent in scrofulous subjects.