also cause itching.
5. Your Belly Starts Swelling
Study Anatomy
A progressively swollen abdomen can sometimes result from ascites, which is a buildup of fluid inside the abdominal cavity.
Ascites can develop in advanced cirrhosis when changes in liver function and blood flow cause fluid to accumulate.
The abdomen may feel:
Tight
Heavy
Uncomfortably full
Larger even without weight gain
New or rapidly increasing abdominal swelling needs medical evaluation.
6. Your Ankles and Legs Become Puffy
Fluid can also collect in the lower body.
Swelling of the:
Ankles
Feet
Lower legs
is
