What are the symptoms of late-stage liver ascites?
Sep 29, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Gao Jun
Introduction
In general, late-stage liver ascites may present symptoms such as indigestion, abdominal distension, lower limb edema, impaired consciousness, and endocrine disorders. If any discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. In daily life, patients with liver ascites are advised to follow a low-salt diet, reduce salt intake, which helps alleviate edema. At the same time, fluid intake should be restricted and body weight controlled.
In general, late-stage liver ascites may present symptoms such as indigestion, abdominal distension, lower limb edema, impaired consciousness, and endocrine disorders. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Indigestion
After liver function is impaired, bile secretion decreases, affecting food digestion and absorption. Meanwhile, ascites can compress the gastrointestinal tract, worsening indigestion.
2. Abdominal Distension
As ascites accumulates, the patient's abdomen becomes noticeably swollen. The enlarged abdomen may compress the lungs and gastrointestinal tract.
3. Lower Limb Edema
Liver failure impairs protein synthesis, leading to decreased plasma osmotic pressure, which promotes fluid leakage from blood vessels into tissue spaces, causing swelling in the lower limbs.
4. Impaired Consciousness
The liver is unable to effectively remove toxins from the blood, especially ammonia. These toxins accumulate in the brain, disrupting normal neurological function.
5. Endocrine Disorders
Male patients may experience reduced libido, testicular atrophy, and gynecomastia; female patients may develop menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, or infertility.
In daily life, patients with liver ascites are advised to follow a low-salt diet, reducing salt intake to help alleviate edema. Fluid intake should also be restricted, and body weight monitored and controlled.
