Cirrhosis with ascites, the patient’s life expectancy can not be generalized, need to be based on the cause of the disease, the type of lesion, the degree of hepatic function compensation, the presence of complications and whether the timely treatment and so on comprehensive judgment. Ascites caused by alcoholic cirrhosis can be relieved after strict abstinence from alcohol, active diuresis, water and salt restriction and other targeted treatments, and the life expectancy of patients will not be significantly affected. If cirrhosis ascites infection or ascites found in the cancer cells, as well as the emergence of stubborn ascites treatment is not good, can appear malnutrition, multiple abdominal pleural effusion, multiple organ failure, at this time the patient’s life expectancy will be seriously shortened, part of the patient can only survive for a few months. Therefore, the treatment of cirrhosis ascites lies in early diagnosis, early treatment and active prevention of complications. Once cirrhosis is detected, patients should consult the Department of Hepatology as early as possible to receive treatment, actively deal with the primary disease, stabilize the condition, and beware of complications.