1 For water lilies to produce blooms they need a minimum of 4-5 hours of sunlight each day, preferring 5-8 hours. 2  Water lilies prefer calm waters. 3  Spray from waterfalls and spitters will puncture holes in the leaves.
Definition and Etiology. Ascites is defined as the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. It is a common clinical finding, with various extraperitoneal and peritoneal causes (Box 1), but it most often results from liver cirrhosis.
1. Swollen Abdomen. Cirrhosis, the serious progression of liver disease, causes fluid build-up in the abdomen (a condition referred to as ascites), as levels of albumin and proteins in the blood and fluid are retained.