Question
What does pediatric ascites mean?
Answer
Ascites can have various causes, primarily including heart disease, kidney disease, and liver disease. If the patient has a history of heart surgery, the likelihood of heart disease is higher. Advice: The key to treating ascites is to address the underlying condition. If the patient is found to have heart failure, anti-heart failure treatment should be administered. If liver function tests show abnormalities, liver-protective treatment should be initiated, and albumin can be administered if it is low. It is recommended to follow a diet that is low in salt, high in sugar and protein (preferably of high quality), high in vitamins, and low in fat.