Patient suffering from Ascites may show multiple symptoms like bloated belly, Nausea, Indigestion, Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Swelling in legs and ankles, Weight gain, Hemorrhoids and Shortness of breath, depending upon the amount of fluid accumulated in the abdomen.

At the initial stage, patient may experience abdominal pain and bloating. However, with increased accumulation of fluid, patient may suffer from shortness of breath. This happens as the increased quantity of fluid exerts pressure on the diaphragm, which in turn causes compression of the lower lungs.