10 Fatty Liver Symptoms
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5. Swollen Abdomen and Legs
A swollen abdomen is called ascites and swollen legs are known as edema. Both of these conditions may develop in cases of fatty liver associated with cirrhosis. The conditions are caused by excess fluid in the body’s tissues and can affect any area of the body. It’s easier to notice in the legs.
Patients with a swollen abdominal area may mistake ascites for bloating. Other leg edema symptoms include stretched skin and dips in the skin that stays in place without receding quickly.6‘Edema.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1 Dec. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/edema/symptoms-causes/syc-20366493.
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