Learning module
Why fluid can build up
One idea at a time. Connect what happens inside the body to the changes you track at home.
- 1
Liver scarring
Blood meets more resistance flowing through the liver.
- 2
Pressure rises
Pressure builds in the portal circulation.
- 3
Salt and water stay
Changes in circulation can make the body retain salt and water, leading to fluid buildup.
Connect it to your check-in
Weight · swelling · sodium intake