Prolonged ascites in cirrhosis indicates the presence of prolonged portal hypertension, which can lead to a range of complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding, cholelithiasis, and infections. 1. Gastrointestinal bleeding: bleeding from esophagogastric fundus varices, peptic ulcer, portal hypertensive gastrointestinal disease. 2. Cholelithiasis, infection: gallbladder, extrahepatic bile duct stones are more common; susceptible to spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, biliary tract infections, lung and urinary tract infections. 3. Electrolyte and acid-base balance disorders: prone to hypokalemia and hypochlorhydria, metabolic alkalosis, etc. 4. Hepatorenal syndrome: prolonged ascites will lead to hyponatremia, and if severe hyponatremia persists, it will easily lead to hepatorenal syndrome. When long-term ascites occurs, you must go to the hospital immediately and take reasonable treatment measures under the guidance of professional doctors to further develop serious complications.