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.
1 Emotional abuse of a child is evidenced by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or improper aggressive behavior as diagnosed by a medical doctor or psychologist, and caused by the acts or omissions of the parent or caretaker.  Exploitation means use of a child by a parent, guardian or custodian for material gain.