4 Common Symptoms Of Ascites

Abdominal problems can have many faces. You can either suffer painful cramps or have distressing nausea. Not just that these abnormalities can also lead to different forms of other physical ailments or manifestations. Ascites is one such physical ailment caused due to problems in the abdomen.Medical science states that Ascites is an advanced stage of a malfunctioning liver known as cirrhosis because of which fluid gets retained in the abdomen.

In other words we can say that Ascites is a disease where in fluid in the color of pale yellow gets accumulated in the abdominal cavity. Now as abdomen is one of  the basic functioning organ of our body it is important to know the symptoms of Ascites so that we can detect it at an early state. In this article we will try to explain a few of such symptoms.

Various symptoms Of Ascites

Bloated Stomach

A bloated stomach is  a common sign. But it is important to identify between a stomach that has bloated due to indigestion and a  stomach that has ballooned because of fluid retention. People often confuse seeing an enlarged tummy thinking it to be a symptom of indigestion or flatulence. But if not properly examined it could turn fatal. It has been stated by doctors that people suffering from Ascites tend to have a life expectancy of only four to five years. So if you see that your stomach has become big unusually do consult a doctor instead of jumping into conclusions yourself.

Shortness Of Breathe

Shortness of breathe can be due to many reasons. You could be over weight, you could have a heart malfunction. But in case of Ascites you will observe that a heavy pressure will be exerted on your diaphragm. It happens when fluid gets stored in the abdominal sac and is not excreted out.

This can cause breathlessness. So if y9u observe that you are having difficulty in breathing, or heart beat increases and you experience pain in the diaphragm walls you need to see your doctor as it could be a probable symptom for Ascites.

Problematic Liver

Liver is an important organ for the human body but when it goes wrong it can cause many diseases. One such symptom of identifying Ascites is am improper liver. There are manifestations of liver diseases. Fluid retention is primarily because of a defective liver. So if you have a liver that does not function normally it is better to go for regular check ups as you could end up having ascites. It is more important because Ascites is not very easy to detect in the early stages.

Feeling Uneasy Or Restless

This is a very common symptom and as mentioned in the previous symptoms you can confuse it for any other disease. When the tummy gets bloated it exerts pressure on the outer walls of your belly because of which you look disfigured. This can be very serious for people who are conscious of their appearance. A bloated tummy will make you look bad and unshapely.

This leads to unwanted tension causing uneasiness or restlessness. You continue to think of ways to get rid of your bloated tummy which you assume to be because of food indigestion. As said above ascites cannot be identified in its premature stages. So if you happen to feel restless at a time when your tummy has bloated do consult with your doctor.