Ascites

Liver structure diagram Cirrhosis ascites is commonly known as liver ascites. Normal people have a small amount of free ascites in the abdominal cavity, usually about 50 milliliters, which plays a role in maintaining inter-organ lubrication. When there is too much free fluid in the abdominal cavity, it is called ascites. Cirrhosis ascites is a chronic liver disease. Massive, nodular, and diffuse hepatocytes become necrotic and regenerate; regeneration and necrosis promote tissue fibrosis and scar contraction, resulting in hardening of the liver and cirrhosis. Cirrhosis of the liver causes hypotension of the portal vein and leads to splenomegaly. The protein solution that leaks out due to non-absorption of proteins and vitamins forms ascites.

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