What is sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene is a variety of different practices and habits that are necessary to have good nighttime sleep quality and full daytime alertness. Why is it important to practice good sleep hygiene? Obtaining healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental health.
Fluid retention in the abdominal cavity, or more correctly the peritoneal cavity, is known as ascites. It is a medical condition that needs to be assessed, treated and managed appropriately. Most causes of ascites are related to liver conditions like cirrhosis, hepatitis and other liver diseases including liver cancer.
Ascites (pronounced ah-site-eez) is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. This extra fluid causes the belly to become swollen and distended. Cancer accounts for approximately 10% of all cases of ascites and can occur when cancer has spread to the abdominal lining (peritoneum) from its original site.