There are two types of abdominal paracentesis, diagnostic and therapeutic. A diagnostic paracentesis is done to examine the fluid in the abdomen. Determining the type of fluid present will help determine the cause of the problem.
There are many things that could contribute to a parent's abusive behavior, including the parent's abuse as a child, mental health issues, substance use, poor coping skills, stress levels and limited support system, says Dr. Dominguez. But it's important to remember that the cause doesn't excuse the behavior.
Some parents abuse their kids by using physical or verbal cruelty as a way of discipline. Abuse doesn't just happen in families, of course. Bullying is a form of abusive behavior. Bullying someone through intimidation, threats, or humiliation can be just as abusive as beating someone up.