A person comes into the clinic complaining of 'gaining weight only in the stomach.' This person is exhibiting signs of which condition?

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Portal hypertension causes increased pressure in the veins entering the liver, leading to fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites) and/or enlargement of the spleen, both of which can give the appearance of weight gain in the stomach area.

A Person Comes into the Clinic Complaining of 'Gaining Weight