10 Signs of Liver Failure
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8. Ascites
People with liver failure often develop ascites, a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. This causes the abdomen to swell, leading to discomfort, bloating, swelling of the lower legs, hemorrhoids and weight gain. Ascites may also exacerbate other liver failure symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.
Imaging tests can help physicians identify ascites. In severe cases, a doctor may insert a needle into the abdomen to remove some of the fluid.10‘Ascites.’ Hopkins Medicine, www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/ascites.
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