 [ Symptoms ] just found out i have hepatitis c [ Disease ] wishing you a speedy recovery ascitis can be controlled normally with dietary control of sodium and diuretics if it does not respond or it is hindering breathing or cannot tolerate the above regimen frequent therapeutic paracentesis a needle carefully is placed into the abdominal area under sterile conditions can be performed to remove large amounts of fluid a few liters up to 4 to 5 liters of fluid can be removed safely by this procedure each time