Treatment of Chylous Ascites with Herbal Remedies and Diet

Abstract

CHYLOUS ASCITES occur when chyle collects in the belly. Chyle is a milky fluid which is made in the intestines. It is an uncommon and a rare type of condition arising from obstruction of lymphatic drainage or trauma. It was first reported in 1912. It has an incidence of approximately 1 per 20,000 people. The present ascitic fluid can turn into chylous fluid as a secondary event. It can occur in children, although most are infants and toddlers and adults.

INTRODUCTION

Chylous ascites is defined as the milky appearance that results from leakage of lipid rich lymph into the ...