10 Cirrhosis Symptoms
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Symptom #8: Edema
Edema is a common symptom associated with cirrhosis. One study estimates that this symptom occurs in at least 50 percent of all patients within the first decade following their diagnosis 7https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/101/2/71/1601382. Scientific studies suggest that fluid accumulates in the extremities because of peripheral vasodilation of the arteries.
In addition to the visual signs, edema can also lead to great discomfort in the affected patient. Several treatments have been developed to reduce fluid accumulation in the extremities in patients with cirrhosis.
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