liver and gallbladder disorders
Budd Chiari Syndrome
Symptoms of Budd Chiari Syndrome
Symptoms vary somewhat depending on whether the blockage develops slowly or occurs suddenly. Usually, the blockage and symptoms develop gradually over months. Fatigue is common. The enlarged liver becomes tender, and people have abdominal pain. Fluid may accumulate in the legs, causing Swelling (edema), or in the abdomen, causing Blockages occur suddenly in about 20% of people. Blockages that occur during pregnancy tend to occur suddenly. Some of the symptoms are the same as those of gradually developing blockages: fatigue, an enlarged and tender liver, and abdominal pain in the upper abdomen. Additional symptoms include vomiting and a yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes ( Jaundice in Adults ). Severe liver failure is rare. 