Tag: Fluid accumulation

According to a study on chronic severe anemia, patients were found to have a significant increase in total body water and extracellular fluid volume. This research confirms that yes, iron deficiency, particularly when it leads to severe anemia, can indeed make you retain water, a condition known as edema.

While Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is a life-saving therapy for many, long-term use in infants can result in liver dysfunction in up to 60% of cases. A critical and less common complication is ascites, or fluid accumulation in the abdomen. The question, 'Can TPN cause ascites?', highlights a significant concern for both neonatal and adult patients undergoing this specialized form of nutritional support.