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.
A small amount of fluid in your cavity usually wonât produce symptoms. But an excess is known to cause stomach distention, swelling and discomfort. Swollen belly ascites will likely cause you a varied combination of these symptoms: 1  nausea. 2  anorexia.  heartburn.