Medical on Instagram: "Paracentesis is a medical procedure that involves draining excess fluid (ascites) from the abdominal cavity, primarily for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The procedure uses a needle or catheter to remove this fluid, which can provide symptom relief and allow for laboratory testing to determine the cause of the fluid buildup, such as liver disease, infection, or cancer. How Paracentesis Works Purpose: It is performed to relieve discomfort and breathing issues caused by