Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed that I feel nauseous after eating, especially when consuming greasy foods, and my stomach is getting bigger too. Moreover, I've experienced swelling in my limbs again, making me suspect that I might have ascites. What kind of help do I need: What are the early symptoms of ascites?Doctor's answer:
Reappearance of early ascites in liver disease, liver patients only have mild abdominal pain, which is easily mistaken for poor digestion. Therefore, if chronic hepatitis patients, especially those with cirrhosis, experience significant abdominal pain recently, they should seek medical attention promptly for a thorough examination. With large amounts of ascites, the abdomen becomes distended, the abdominal wall tightens and shines, resembling a toad's belly. Patients find it difficult to walk, and sometimes the diaphragm is significantly elevated, leading to recurrent shortness of breath and umbilical hernia.