Is ascites caused by cirrhosis contagious?

Cirrhosis of the liver can cause many diseases, one of which is ascites. Cirrhosis of the liver can cause abnormal swelling of the patient's abdomen. The patient himself will also feel a large amount of water in the abdomen and weakness in the limbs. Many people worry about cirrhosis and whether ascites is contagious? The following is a detailed introduction.

Ascites itself is not contagious, it mainly depends on the cause of ascites. Common factors that cause portal vein obstruction include cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B virus, schistosomiasis, liver cancer, alcohol, and malnutrition-induced cirrhosis. Among them, hepatitis, schistosomiasis and liver cancer are somewhat contagious, but the others are not contagious. Most of the patients with cirrhosis in my country suffer from post-hepatitis cirrhosis, which is caused by chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C. Therefore, cases of post-hepatitis cirrhosis are generally contagious to a certain extent, and prevention should be taken. The fundamental way to prevent the infection of ascites is to treat it as soon as possible.

Under current medical conditions, patients with ascites can be effectively relieved if they receive timely and effective treatment. A reasonable diet is also beneficial to restoring liver cell function, stabilizing the condition, and is extremely helpful for the treatment of late-stage hepatic ascites.

Patients should also develop good work and rest habits, ensure adequate sleep, and exercise moderately. In particular, patients should go to the hospital regularly for check-ups and treatments. A further understanding of their physical condition can at least control the deterioration of the disease and prolong the patient's life.