<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Doctor, I have been experiencing shortness of breath and abdominal distention, along with peripheral edema, sharp abdominal pain, and stomach bloating. What could be the cause of my symptoms?  <response>: Based on your symptoms, it is likely that you are suffering from cirrhosis, a chronic liver disease that occurs due to prolonged alcohol abuse, hepatitis, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. 