Self-assessment of hepatic ascites

Hepatic ascites is also known as cirrhosis ascites, there is no way to self-test for hepatic ascites at home, only through the typical symptoms of hepatic ascites to make a preliminary judgment at home, if the diagnosis is to be confirmed, it is necessary to go to the hospital to complete the relevant examinations. The diagnosis of hepatic ascites is based on the patient’s detailed medical history, typical symptoms of hepatic ascites, combined with physical examination, liver function tests, ascites tests and other laboratory tests, as well as ultrasound imaging tests to make a clear diagnosis. Giant abdominal cysts, gastrointestinal distension, obesity and other diseases with similar appearance and manifestations of ascites, but also need to be differential diagnosis. Therefore, ascites cannot be measured at home. Hepatic ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity due to portal hypertension and liver function damage in cirrhosis, which can be manifested as abdominal distension, abdominal distension, mild abdominal pain, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, feeling of fullness, loss of appetite, swelling of the lower limbs, dyspnea and other symptoms. If you suspect that you have hepatic ascites, patients should go to the hospital in time to improve the relevant examination and active treatment, so as not to delay the condition.