Patient's question:
I am 38 years old and recently feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had a good appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to a nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it's liver disease. They asked me to get an injection. Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of severe ascites?Doctor's answer:
Early cirrhosis with ascites may not have clear symptoms, but if the condition worsens, various symptoms may appear, primarily loss of appetite, nausea, and gastrointestinal bleeding, such as vomiting or hematuria. It may also include pain in the liver area, a visibly reduced abdomen. In more severe cases, hepatic encephalopathy and recurrent episodes of confusion may occur. It is important to pay attention to rest, enhance nutrition, strictly avoid smoking and alcohol, follow medical advice promptly, and undergo regular follow-up examinations.