Patients with liver disease usually develop cirrhosis first and then ascites. Most patients have ascites caused by cirrhosis, and the appearance of ascites signifies that cirrhosis has entered the decompensated stage. The appearance of ascites in cirrhosis is usually caused by portal hypertension and decreased albumin synthesis due to cirrhosis. In addition, cirrhosis can also develop complications such as esophagogastric fundus varices, severe hypersplenism hepatic encephalopathy and hepatorenal syndrome. Patients with liver disease should intervene in time to avoid the progression of the disease, leading to cirrhosis and ascites. It is recommended that patients with liver disease should seek timely medical treatment to clarify the cause of the disease and to carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor to avoid the progression of the disease.