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Diuretics or “water pills,” to help remove the fluid; usually, spironolactone (Aldactone) is used at first, and then furosemide (Lasix) will be added; Antibiotics, if an infection develops; Limiting salt in the diet (no more than 1,500 mg/day of s...
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Reclining minimizes the amount of salt the kidneys absorb, so treatment generally starts with bed rest and a low-salt diet. Urine-producing drugs ( diuretics ) may be prescribed if initial treatment is ineffective. The weight and urinary output of...
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Reclining minimizes the amount of salt the kidneys absorb, so treatment generally starts with bed rest and a low-salt diet. Urine-producing drugs (diuretics) may be prescribed if initial treatment is ineffective. The weight and urinary output of p...
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Also known as peritoneal tap or abdominal tap, paracentesis consists of drawing fluid from the abdomen through a needle.
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An abdominal tap is a procedure used to remove fluid from the abdomen.
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Paracentesis is a procedure during which fluid from the abdomen is removed through a needle.
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Paracentesis is a minimally invasive procedure using a needle to remove fluid from the abdomen.
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Paracentesis is a procedure in which excess fluid in the abdomen is sampled by aspiration through a needle. The fluid may be called ascites fluid, abdominal fluid, or peritoneal fluid.
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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a procedure to create new connections between two blood vessels in your liver. You may need this procedure if you have very bad liver problems.
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