Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease that is usually caused by factors such as long-term alcohol abuse, chronic viral hepatitis, or fatty liver disease. After the disease, the liver will gradually lose its normal function, resulting in fibrosis and hyperplasia of liver tissue, resulting in liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a serious condition that can lead to serious complications and even life-threatening if left untimed.
Ascites is one of the common complications of cirrhosis and one of the common symptoms in patients with cirrhosis. Ascites refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing the abdomen to distend, causing discomfort and distress to the patient. Ascites can cause the abdomen to become swollen, and sometimes there is a noticeable large belly of poop, which can be mistaken for obesity. But in reality, pot-bellied poop is not necessarily due to obesity, it may be due to ascites.
Why does hepatic ascites occur?
1. The blood in our abdominal organs is collected into a portal vein, which flows to the liver through the portal vein. When the liver gradually hardens, the resistance of the portal vein to the liver will gradually increase, the portal vein pressure will increase, the pressure of the upstream small blood vessels will also increase, the viscera wall will be edematous, and the edema fluid leaks into the abdominal cavity is ascites.
2. Because the kidneys do not get enough blood supply, the kidney function will be insufficient, resulting in the renal tubules being unable to discharge salt (sodium) normally, resulting in too much sodium remaining in the body, so that a large amount of sodium will absorb a lot of water and retain it together, so the tissue will be edema, resulting in more ascites. One of the distinctive features of ascites in patients with cirrhosis is that they urinate very little, because the salt in the renal tubules cannot be excreted, and the water is retained.
Doctor advises. 1.Patients with cirrhosis should pay special attention to their abdomen, and if they find that their abdomen is swollen, hardened, and has obvious pot-bellied poop, they should seek medical attention in time for examination. Doctors can determine whether there is ascites through physical examination and related examination methods, such as B-ultrasound, CT, MRI, etc. Once ascites is diagnosed, patients need to undergo prompt testing** to avoid serious complications due to ascites.
2.The methods of ascites mainly include drugs and ascites puncture and drainage. Medications** are mainly diuretics that reduce fluid retention in the body by prompting the patient to urinate, thereby reducing the symptoms of ascites. Ascites drainage is a puncture that is performed in the abdomen to remove ascites to reduce bloating and symptoms in the abdomen. At the same time as ascites, cirrhosis itself also needs to be administered to slow the progression of the disease and reduce the occurrence of complications.
3.People with cirrhosis also need to pay attention to their diet and lifestyle. Salt intake should be controlled in the diet and salty foods should be avoided to reduce fluid retention in the body. In addition, avoid alcohol and smoking, take breaks and avoid overexertion, maintain a good mood, and avoid mood swings. At the same time, patients with cirrhosis also need regular follow-up examinations and follow-ups, as well as regular guidance from doctors.