Major Symptoms Of Hepatitis C

Ascites

Ascites is a term used to describe when an individual experiences an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the area between their abdominal wall lining and the abdominal organs. Hepatitis C causes liver tissues to become inflamed, swollen, and scarred. The swelling and accumulated scar tissues in the liver causes portal hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the veins that carry blood through the liver. The high blood pressure in the portal veins forces excess fluid in the blood volume to seep through the affected individual's blood vessel walls. This excess fluid causes the patient to experience abdominal swelling or bloating. Ascites has often been described as making a patient appear as if they are pregnant regardless of their gender or age. An affected individual may notice they are putting on an excessive amount of weight and may not fit into their clothes properly.

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