How long do you need to take diuretics for ascites?
In general, the duration of using diuretics to reduce ascites depends on the severity of the patient’s condition, the amount of ascites, and the patient’s sensitivity to diuretics. The specifics are as follows:
Diuretics mainly work by expelling excess fluid from the body, thereby achieving the goal of eliminating ascites.
1. If the ascites is in the early stage, with a relatively small volume and mild condition, using diuretics for 1 to 2 weeks can effectively reduce the ascites, but the complete clearance period still depends on the patient’s condition.
2. If the condition is relatively stable, the entire duration may be shorter, but if the condition fluctuates greatly, the recovery period will be extended accordingly.
3. If the ascites is quite severe, simply using diuretics may not achieve the desired effect of reducing ascites, and paracentesis with protein infusion may be necessary to alleviate the condition.
