Ascites can't be cured. But lifestyle changes and treatments may decrease complications.

How long can you live with ascites?

The outlook for people with ascites primarily depend on its underlying cause and severity. In general, the prognosis of malignant ascites is poor. Most cases have a mean survival time between 20 to 58 weeks, depending on the type of malignancy as shown by a group of investigators.

Can ascites go away on its own?

Ascites can't be cured but lifestyle changes and treatments may decrease complications.