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Is fluid retention caused by high or low potassium in the body?
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∙ 13y ago
It is excessive salt intake (sodium) which can place an individual at risk of fluid retention.
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Edema is a condition caused by retention of body fluid and usually occurs in what areas of the body?
arms and legs
What Kitchen seasoning can cause fluid retention in the body?
salt
What drug decreases sodium and fluid retention in the body?
hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
Does weight have anything to do with fluid retention?
Weight is not directly associated with fluid retention, but heart problems does. Fluid retention is characterized with fluid build-up on some parts of the body due to problems like heart ailments. To treat fluid retention, doctors usually recommend furosemide as a medication. You can take a look at this link for drug info about furosemide: http://www.meds-side-effects.com/
What is the cause of fluid retention?
Fluid retention is a condition wherein fluid build-up or swelling on some parts of the body. Fluid retention is also called Edema, and often times patients with hypertension, heart problems, lung diseases, and liver issues are most likely to develop edema. One of the most popular and effective treatment for fluid retention is furosemide 40 mg. This medicine effectively prevents fluid build-up by flushing the excess fluid out of the system in the form of urine.
What is the mineral in salt that helps control the amount of fluid in the body?
potassium
What is the drug chlorthalid?
Chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Chlorthalidone treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Edema in hands and feet?
When you have a generalized edema in the body it could probably caused by kidney problem where your kidney failed to eliminates the excessive fluid in your body. Your MD probably will perform a series of lab work to check the function of your kidney such as BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and creatinine test, and gives Furosemide (Lasix), a diuretic drug, to pull the fluid out. One of the effects of Lasix, you'll experience increase urination (a good sign). Because Lasix will also pull out important electrolytes (such as potassium), you'll need potassium supplement to prevent a condition known as hypokalemia (low-potassium). When untreated, the fluid will try to find another area of your body to fill-in, and the next will be your lungs which can caused pulmonary edema, which then can caused heart failure.
What is the purpose of lasix?
The purpose of Lasix (furosemide) is to help treat conditions such as edema (fluid buildup) or high blood pressure. It works by increasing urine production and reducing fluid retention in the body, which helps to lower blood pressure and alleviate swelling caused by fluid buildup.
How does kidney help regulate blood pressure?
Angiotensin receptors and regulation of fluid balance in the body along with sodium retention.
Where is Extracellular fluid found in body?
proteins and electrolytes including the liquid in blood plasma and interstitial fluid
What substance does your body produce to block the pain caused by eating chili peppers?
Potassium Cyanide
