Is the belly button protruding in hepatic ascites?

Hepatic ascites belly button may be protruding. The main manifestation is a bulging abdomen, most of which is frog-like, and may even lead to umbilical hernia. And there are symptoms such as mobile turbid sounds and abdominal masses. The presence of umbilical hernia should also be considered if the belly button is significantly protruding. Hepatic ascites is caused by liver lesions, including portal hypertension, hypoproteinemia, etc., resulting in fluid retention in the abdominal cavity, usually the amount of ascites will reach more than 1,000 milliliters, and there will be obvious signs and symptoms, mainly manifested in the abdomen is obviously puffed up, like a frog’s stomach, and at the same time, it will be accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, edema, and other symptoms, which will lead to a protruding belly button. If the navel protrudes, more to consider umbilical hernia, refers to the abdominal organs through the navel protrudes from the body surface of a disease, and the navel ring is not completely atresia and abdominal fascia tissue weakness related, will be in the abdominal pressure increases significantly, such as long-term crying constipation, coughing and strenuous exercise. If there is hepatic ascites or sudden navel protrusion, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to check, follow the doctor’s instructions standardized treatment.