Ascities
Protocols
Clinical Features:
- 1)increased abdominal size
- 2)increased weight
- 3)abdominal discomfort and
- 4)shortness of breath
Investigations:
- 1)CBC-hb low,TC-increase
- 2)Ascitic fluid study
- 3)USG OF W/A
- 4)Liver function test
- 5)serum electrolyte
Rx:
- Diet-salt & water restriction (1-1.5 L/day)
- Rest-horizontal position
1. Tab.Spirocard(spironolactone)(100mg) 1+1+0…..15 days
2.paracentesis
Treatment of underlying cause
Advice:
- avoid high sodium content drugs like-antacids,sodium valporate,aspirin,calcium,paracitamol
- Avoid -sodium retention drugs- NSAIDS ,oestogen,corticosteroid,