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At what stage of liver failure do you get ascites?

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Hambly1

I developed ascities in the very final stages of liver failure. I had this problem for about 4 months before my transplant. I had the fluid drained regularly at my local hospital. If you are at this stage I wish you well.

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Thank you and same to you!

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bobbycat

Hi I have a small amount of ascites and I am stage 2 cirhossis from PBC

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