What to do after ascites due to liver disease
Disease description:
My father has been diagnosed with hepatic ascites, and he is feeling very uncomfortable now. I want to start treatment as soon as possible. What should we do after being diagnosed with hepatic ascites?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Peng Xiaodong
After the development of ascites due to liver disease, appropriate treatment should be selected based on the severity of the ascites. If the ascites is mild, it can be treated with oral medications such as furosemide tablets and spironolactone tablets, which primarily help eliminate ascitic fluid through increased urination. If the ascites is severe, therapeutic paracentesis (abdominal puncture surgery) may be required. However, since hepatic ascites is a symptom, it's also essential to actively treat the underlying cause that led to the ascites.
