Patient's question:
My friend's grandmother died of ascites 20 years ago, his uncle also died of ascites, and his father's liver function test was positive. I want to ask if my friend is at risk of health problems. He hasn't had any thorough medical examinations at the hospital and doesn't have any bad symptoms. Hello, can ascites be inherited across generations?Doctor's answer:
If it is a liver disease, especially hepatitis A and B, or even some liver infectious diseases, it has a certain level of transmissibility, but it can be reassuring to know that liver ascites is not hereditary. In daily life, it is still important to pay attention to regular physical health check-ups. If there are primary diseases, including fatty liver, they require sufficient attention. Regular follow-up and monitoring are necessary. It is also important to pay attention and visit hospitals for detailed examinations regularly, and seek timely treatment if any problems are found.