Patient's question:
I have recently been experiencing pain in my liver area, and it hurts when I gently press it. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was ascites of the liver, which is not particularly serious. It can be treated with medication or intravenous fluids, and it can be cured. I don't know what the disease is myself, and I am very worried. What is ascites of the liver?Doctor's answer:
Ascites in most cases is caused by liver cirrhosis. Generally, liver tumors, cirrhosis, and hepatitis B can all lead to cirrhotic ascites. If this condition reoccurs, it is necessary to undergo early and thorough examination. Liver biopsy is usually required. If liver cirrhosis is present and liver function damage occurs, it can easily lead to cirrhotic ascites. For this condition, it is essential to identify the underlying cause and provide symptomatic treatment.