What Is Budd Chiari Syndrome?
6. Symptoms
Around 20 percent of all people with Budd Chiari syndrome will show no symptoms whatsoever and, when symptoms do show, they can range in severity from patient to patient. Typical symptoms include nausea and vomiting, while many patients will also experience weight loss and fatigue.
Pain in the upper right region of the abdomen is also a common symptom, as is bloating of the stomach. An enlarged liver is also likely, and liver damage is also a possibility. Some patients will develop jaundice, which would suggest the liver is struggling to function properly. Some patients will also experience swelling in their legs.
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