Sorry to hear of your misery
Teri. Stage 4 cirrhosis is no picnic, ever! You do need medical attention, the swelling may be fluid build up - this can be drained (there is a medical term, but cannot remember it) fairly easily and it can help the discomfort. You also need to take all salt out of your diet because it causes fluid retention. Also take red meat out of your diet. You would benefit from the prescription lactulose. Make sure your bowels move, drink plenty of water.