I have fluid in my abdomen around 1-2 liters if i were to guess. Have had scans, blood tests and doctors say my liver, kidneys, etc looks good. im not overweight, have other symptoms like fatigue, weakness etc. Had small inguinal mesh hernia over a year ago. The doctors did not see liquid in my abdomen but i know there is liquid in there because i can make it slosh sometimes at right and left of belly button. Only 27 almost 28, if i gathered all the days i drank id say almost 4 years full time drinking 5-8 beers daily.
My question is, whats the usual amout if someone has ascites, is it usually only a ton or are sometimes it a small amount where the machines dont pick it up? Im doubting its because of my inguinal mesh because the surgery was really small, and would be surprising if it was seroma after a long time. Also would figure i needed to drink a lot longer to have liver failure.
Thanks for replies, this is a great place for people that have "been there" sometimes doctors mean well but either dont have an understanding or have lack of knowledge.