Characteristics

Ascites

No

Yes

19 (47.5%)

21 (52.5%)

Lower limb edema

No

Yes

29 (72.5%)

11 (27.5%)

Jaundice

No

Yes

25 (62.5%)

15 (37.5%)

Aetiology of liver cirrhosis

HBV

HCV

Mixed

Unknown

10 (25%)

21 (52.5%)

6 (15%)

3 (7.5%)

ALT (IU/L)

Mean ± S.D.

Median (Range)

32.6 ± 5.8

30.5 (24 - 45)

Bilirubin (mg/dl)

Mean ± S.D.

Median (Range)

2.4 ± 1.2

2.4 (1 - 6)

Albumin (mg/dl)

Mean ± S.D.

Median (Range)

3.3 ± 0.7

3.3 (2 - 4.5)

Prothrombin

Mean ± S.D.

Median (Range)

4.7 ± 1.2

4.6 (3 - 7)