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.
A number of conditions can cause fluid in the abdomen, including liver disease, heart disease and cancer. This page is about ascites due to cancer. This is usually a sign that the cancer has spread and is advanced. Cancers that can cause ascites include. 1  Ovarian cancer. 2  Breast cancer. 3  Bowel cancer. 4  Stomach cancer.