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Does Hepatitis B Causes Expansion Of Stomach Due To Enlarged Liver?
does hepatitis c cause your liver to enlarge so much that one's stomach expands? met an old acquaintance today and she looked pregnant (she's in her 50's) but she explained she's got hep c and liver disease. does this mean she doesn't have much more time to live?
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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The enlarged and distended abdomen is a hep B patient may be due to a condition known as Ascitis. Ascitis indicates an abvanced stage disease with with grave prognosis. It would be better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The enlarged and distended abdomen is a hep B patient may be due to a condition known as Ascitis. Ascitis indicates an abvanced stage disease with with grave prognosis. It would be better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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