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Nephrologist•Delhi
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Diuretics, also known as water pills, are a type of medication that helps to rid the body of salt (sodium) and water. These medicines essentially work by letting the kidneys release more (than usual) sodium into the urine.

The sodium then helps to remove water from the blood. It subsequently decreases the amount of fluid flowing through arteries and veins. This simply means these pills can help lower blood pressure.

When are diuretics prescribed?

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Homeopath•Vadodara
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You can consult me through Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment.
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Apis Mel 30 one dose..
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Cardiologist•Alappuzha
The Aquadex FlexFlow System is an FDA cleared system designed to simply, safely, and precisely remove excess fluid (primarily excess salt and water) from patients suffering from fluid overload who have failed diuretic therapy. This is available for only hospital use and not for self use.
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Bargarh
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Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which causes the abdomen to swell. The fluid retention can be caused by heart failure, liver cirrhosis, liver disease, kidney failure, or congestive heart failure. The disease does not have any symptom if it is in early stages but if it is moderate or advanced then the patient may experience specific symptoms such as abdominal heaviness and stiffness, bloating, shortness of breath, wheezing, edema of feet, and dilated veins.more
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Nephrologist•Delhi
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Causes and symptoms of acute tubular necrosis

Damage or destruction to tube-like structures known as tubules in the kidneys can bring about the development of acute tubular necrosis (ATN) and subsequently, acute kidney failure.

What causes acute tubular necrosis (ATN)?

A lack of supply of oxygen to the cells in the kidney is the most common cause of this condition. The reason as to why oxygen may not reach the cells and tissues of this organ could be restriction or blo...more
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Homeopath•Indore
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Dandruff is one of the reason for hairfall
Dandruff may be the result of a dry scalp, or a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It could also be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeastlike fungus called malassezia.
You must try natural way to treat dandruff -
1 Tea tree oil - One study showed that shampoos with just 5 percent tea tree oil significantly improves the severity of dandruff. You can also add a few drops of tea tree oil to your favo...more
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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General Physician•Visakhapatnam
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Fluid retention is a crushing problem faced by many across the world. The condition can be well understood by paying close attention to its name; the propensity of the human body to store water or fluids in general in the tissues leading to a swollen and bloated appearance can be referred to as 'fluid retention', edema or hydropsy. An observant person must have seen signs of fluid retention in people around. The condition usually surfaces in the form of swollen limbs that can result in soft depr...more
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Gynaecologist•Chandigarh
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The problem of baggy eyes are characterized by puffiness or swelling under your eyelids. Common factors like aging and genetics are often responsible for the development of under eye bags. It makes your eyes appear swollen due to fluid buildup in the blood vessels that are present around your eyes. Since the skin around your eyes is extremely delicate, which makes it prone to the development of puffiness.

The following are 4 ways that can restore the life of your eyes:

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MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Genito...read more

Urologist•Kanpur
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Since yours is an operated prostate, chances are that urinary symptoms are due to bladder dysfunction. But, this situation is not entirely untreatable. You need tolook for infection by doing urine-R; Rule out poor emptying of bladder by checking the bladder by ultrasound aftet patient has passed urine. Most of the urologist are able to instirute some medicinal treatment under the situation. If not 100% relief, the patient is likely to get reasonble degree of relief.
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