s basically fluid build-up in body tissue, oftentimes in the
ankles and legs. My husband has cirrhosis,
and his doc checks his
ankles and legs every visit to check for swelling.
It's important that your doc be made aware of this development -- if you have not seen your doc in the lasts 2 months while this has been going on, I would recommend that you let his office know and not wait until the visit to discuss this development -- he is a hepatologist, right? If not, you need to get one!