Can ascites due to liver disease be cured?
Apr 08, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
If ascites is caused by acute hepatitis, the fluid accumulation will gradually be absorbed as liver function recovers, achieving a cure. If ascites results from hypoalbuminemia, it can generally be cured with medication. However, if ascites is due to cirrhosis, liver function has already suffered severe damage. In such cases, liver transplantation is usually required to improve quality of life, but a complete cure is not possible.
In general, whether ascites caused by liver disease can be cured depends on the patient's specific condition. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Curable
If ascites is caused by acute hepatitis, it usually resolves as liver function gradually recovers, thus achieving a cure. If ascites results from nephrotic syndrome leading to hypoalbuminemia and decreased plasma colloid osmotic pressure, causing fluid leakage, it can generally also be cured with appropriate drug treatment.
2. Incurable
If ascites is due to liver cirrhosis, liver function is typically severely impaired. Blood vessels within the liver become compressed and narrowed, causing blood to accumulate in the portal vein and obstructing blood return. In such cases, liver transplantation is usually required to improve the patient's quality of life, but a complete cure is generally not achievable.
It is recommended to identify the underlying cause and undergo standardized treatment promptly to avoid delaying the condition.
