What are the symptoms of hepatic ascites?

Hepatic ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity caused by hepatic impairment or portal hypertension. Symptoms may include abdominal distension, bloating or swelling of the lower limbs. 1. Abdominal distension, portal hypertension in patients with hepatic insufficiency may lead to water and sodium retention, which in turn leads to ascites. The first symptom of the patient is an increase in abdominal circumference, but the rest of the body is emaciated, and there may be abdominal distension, dyspepsia, diarrhea, belching (hiccups), and so on. 2. Swelling of the lower limbs. Liver insufficiency may lead to a decrease in the synthesis of albumin by the liver, which in turn leads to the symptoms of swelling of the lower limbs. 3. If ascites is associated with infection, there may be more severe abdominal pain, which may be accompanied by fever and vomiting. 4. In addition, the patient will also be accompanied by cirrhosis-related symptoms, such as jaundice, spider nevus, liver palms, liver disease face and so on. Liver ascites needs to be treated in time to avoid more serious complications.