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https://swathibogari158.blogspot.com/2020/09/chronic-decompensated-liver-disease.html 1.Cause of ascites Cirrhosis with Portal hypertension The accumulation of ascitic fluid represents a state of total-body sodium and water excess Hypoalbuminemia and reduced plasma oncotic pressure favor the extravasation of fluid from the plasma to the peritoneal fluid. 2. The relationship between cellulitis and lymphoedema appears to be a vicious cycle; a pre-existing lymphatic defect predisposes to cellulitis, episodes of cellulitis damage the lymphatic system.   lymphoedema predispose to recurrent episodes of cellulitis. Repeated episodes of cellulitis are common with lymphedema.  Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deeper layers of skin and the fat and soft tissue layers under the skin. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804019/ 3. https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/63/3/279 Asterixis or “liver flap” and constructional apraxia are often present in the early stages of he