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Vineeta Pranay Ramkissoon
Asked: 2022-11-04T18:50:09+05:30 In:

The primary cause of abdominal ascites in a patient with Cirrhosis of the liver is:
1. An increased vasopressin level
2. An increased serum sodium level
3. A decreased serum aldosterone level
4. A increased serum albumin level

The primary cause of abdominal ascites in a patient with Cirrhosis of the liver is:
1. An increased vasopressin level
2. An increased serum sodium level
3. A decreased serum aldosterone level
4. A increased serum albumin level
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  1. Correct Answer – Option 2 : An increased serum sodium level

    CONCEPT:

    • Cirrhosis is a condition in which your liver is scarred and permanently damaged.
    • Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue and prevents your liver from working normally. As cirrhosis gets worse, your liver begins to fail. 
    • Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is called ascites. 

     

    EXPLANATION: 

    • Too much sodium can make your body hold on to extra fluid. This fluid can pool in your belly, chest, and legs.
    • Eating foods with less sodium can help control ascites.

    Hence, the correct answer is an increased serum sodium level.

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