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What can i do in the case of ascites????

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Depends on cause: Ascites, an abnormal build up of fluid in the abdomen, has many causes. Based on your history, I would be concerned that it is associated with liver dysfunction. In that case, there are medications that can be prescribed to treat it. Regardless, you should see your doctor so that the cause of the ascites can be determined. Once that is done, you can begin some sort of treatment.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

There are: many causes of ascites, so finding and treating the cause will take care of the ascites. If the cause cannot be cured, dietary/fluid restrictions may be necessary, along with intermittent drainage if the volume of fluid becomes so large it impairs breathing or causes other symptoms. Talk to your doctor about it.

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Treat the cause.: Yellow eyes & skin (scleral icterus and jaundice respectively) with ascites are suggestive of liver disease. Some other causes of ascites incl. cancer (including liver) & heart failure. #1, treatment of the underlying cause is recommended. Fluid removal by placing a needle into the abdomen using real-time imaging, and suctioning it out can be performed. Medications can sometimes prevent recurrence

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