10 Cirrhosis Symptoms
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Symptom #5: Bloating
In cirrhosis, bloating is usually a result of ascites, a condition where the patient’s abdominal cavity fills with fluid 6http://patients.gi.org/topics/ascites/. Ascites is a sign that the liver is failing. This symptom should not be taken lightly, and a patient should seek medical attention as soon as they can.
At this point of cirrhosis, the most effective treatment is usually a liver transplant. Other treatments may also help reduce the severity of the symptoms caused by ascites.
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