Cirrhotic ascites is the advanced stage, that is, cirrhosis enters the decompensated stage.
Cirrhotic ascites is the degeneration and necrosis of liver cells, fibrous tissue proliferation and scar contraction, causing portal hypertension liver function damage leading to ascites production. It has usually entered the decompensated stage of cirrhosis, which is the advanced stage.
Cirrhotic ascites manifests as weight gain, lower extremity swelling, abdominal distension, fatigue, loss of appetite, and dyspnea when the abdomen is elevated, the diaphragm is elevated, and thoracic movement is limited.
Cirrhotic ascites, need to limit the intake of water sodium salt, the use of diuretics, such as spironolactone, furosemide, etc., rapid excretion of sodium and to maintain normal blood potassium concentration. When albumin hyponatremia occurs, albumin supplementation is given.
Cirrhosis ascites, it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment, early treatment, so as not to miss the condition.