Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Asked 6 months ago

What type of cancer causes fluid in the abdomen?

My father recently developed swelling in his abdomen, and the doctors found fluid accumulation. We're quite worried as they are doing more tests. Can certain types of cancer lead to fluid buildup in the abdominal area, and if so, which ones?

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Mrs. Kamala Devi Mrs. Kamala Devi Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Fluid in the পেট (abdomen) can be very uncomfortable, beta. While sometimes it's just liver problems, sadly, it can also be a sign of certain cancers. Ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, or pancreatic cancer are often seen with this. It's a serious matter, so one must go to the doctor immediately. Don't delay.

Ashok Patel Ashok Patel Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Fluid in the abdomen? Sounds like my attempts at cooking sometimes, a complete mess! 😂 But on a serious note, that's often called ascites, and it can be a sign of advanced ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, or even liver cancer if it's spread there. It's definitely not something to joke about, so get it checked quickly.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Fluid buildup in the belly, we used to call it 'jalodar' in my village. It is indeed a very serious sign. From what I've learned over the years, cancers like ovarian, stomach, and pancreatic often cause this, particularly if they are advanced. It means the body needs urgent medical attention. Don't worry, but take action quickly.

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Fluid in the abdomen? Great, another reason for me to stress and lose more sleep. 😂 It's called ascites, and it can be a sign of advanced cancers like ovarian, stomach, pancreatic, or liver cancer. So yeah, if your belly is swelling up and you're not pregnant, time to see a doc ASAP, not google it at 3 AM like me!

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Oh, fluid in the abdomen (ascites) can be a scary symptom! 😟 It's often linked to ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, or colorectal cancer, especially when they're advanced. Liver cancer too! If you're experiencing this, please see a doctor immediately! 🙏

Asha Kulkarni Asha Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Pet mein paani bhar jaana, ho na, yeh toh serious baat hai. Doctors bolte hain ki ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, ya pancreatic cancer jaise cancers mein aisa ho sakta hai, especially jab woh advance stage mein ho. Toh please, haan na, fauran doctor ko dikhao.

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Rahul Joshi Rahul Joshi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, pet mein paani bhar jaana (ascites) is actually a pretty serious sign. Mostly it's linked to advanced cancers like ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, or pancreatic cancer. Sometimes liver cancer also. So if you see something like this, bina time waste kiye doc ko dikhao immediately.

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Fluid in the abdomen, or ascites, is a serious sign. Cancers like ovarian, stomach, pancreatic, and even some types of liver cancer can cause it, often when they are advanced. If you notice persistent abdominal swelling, it's crucial to see a doctor quickly. I'd even log it in a health app to show patterns to the doctor.

Priya Rao Priya Rao Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Ascites, which is fluid in the abdomen, is a significant symptom. It's frequently associated with advanced cancers, most notably ovarian, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. Liver cancer can also lead to it. If someone has this, they need immediate medical attention for diagnosis and management.

Anjali Singh Anjali Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

The accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites, can be a symptom of various advanced cancers. Commonly, it's seen with ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, and certain liver cancers. It's crucial to understand that while it's a serious symptom, a definitive diagnosis can only be made by a medical professional through proper tests. Consulting a doctor is the only appropriate step.

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