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hi its a while since ive been on here.got diagnosed earlier this year but since summer put on about half a stone in weight( i think part due to urso) put it all on abdomen but it feels uncomfortable and like theres a pressure there.doc said my bloods arent high enough for acites.anyone else experienced anything like this.pretty worried.

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Did you doc not examine you? Ascites unless very mild can be diagnosed quite easily on examination by a doctor. Lots of liver patients do have upper abdo fat though , not sure why?

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thanks for reply.no he just said i couldnt have acites because my blood count isnt high enough.due to see him on 20 december.

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