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.
Mild fluid retention has a number of possible causes including: 1  Hormonal imbalances such as an under active thyroid gland. 2  Taking the oral contraceptive pill or potent hormone replacement therapy. 3  Kidney problems.  Sluggish liver 1  function. Liver disease.  Heart disease and heart 1  failure. Problems with the lymphatic system.