Is ascites serious? Can it be cured?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Due to the numerous causes of ascites, whether it is exudative or transudative, it can be induced by various diseases. Therefore, when encountering a patient with ascites, it is essential to determine the nature of the ascites as quickly as possible and then actively seek the underlying cause. Only by treating the cause can the ascites be reduced or resolved.