Definition of sleep hygiene in US English - habits and practices that are conducive to sleeping well on a regular basis
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.
Conditions that cause fluid in the lungs that are not related to the heart are known as non-cardiac pulmonary edema. In these conditions, the alveoli or capillaries become leaky allowing fluid to accumulate in the lungs. Non-cardiac pulmonary edema is caused by a number of factors, including: 1  Lung infections. Preload reducers. 2  The pressure caused by fluid in the lungs can be alleviated by medications called preload reducers. 3  Furosemide (Lasix), which is a diuretic, triggers urination to get rid of excess fluid. 4  Nitroglycerin is a drug that causes blood vessels to dilate.