Water retention due to alcohol abused liver. A friend of mine wants to know if this symptom (water retention) in abdomen and legs indicate late stage liver disease. A death sentence? He d also like to know if there is a cure. If not what, if anything can be done to retard (or reverse) the deterioration of his health.
Brief answer advanced alcoholic liver diseaseDetailed answer welcome to Chat Doctor water retention is very mucChatDoctormon in advanced liver disease due to decreased protein in the blood liver got fibrosis over the period of time and liver stops synthesis of plasma proteins and clotting factor water may accumulate in all the body cavities and later on generalized edema (Anastasia)it's not the end stage disease, prognosis depends upon age, biochemical profile and extent of the damage.I will advise to your friend as follows1. Complete abstinence of alcohol and smoking2. High glucose diet if he is non-diabetic.3. Avoid fatty spicy and junk foods Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help wish your friend good health Chat Doctor.