Treatment
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If patients are markedly uncomfortable or become more dyspneic with stress, removal of fluid is done.
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Dietary salt restriction may help control transudate fluid accumulation due to CHF, cirrhosis, or hypoproteinemia.
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Corrective surgery is often indicated, followed by specific therapeutic management (e.g., patient with splenic tumor: tumor removed, abdominal bleeding controlled, blood transfusion administered).
Dog with ascites
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