20+ Symptoms of Liver Damage You Should Not Ignore

4. Abdominal Swelling

Even though a damaged liver can compensate or regenerate, the shape and size of the organ may change. These changes may result in a larger organ that, in turn, increases the size of the abdomen. Advanced liver disease or cirrhosis can also lead to swelling within the abdominal cavity or ascites. This swelling is due to decreased proteins in the blood that cause fluid to leave the vessels and collect in the abdomen and other body cavities. It's also caused by increased pressure in the vein that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver.