Medications used to treat heart failure include diuretics, which reduce tissue swelling and can be administered orally or intravenously. Bumetanide is one of the standard diuretics administered ...

Reprints of articles in this series are not available for distribution, but the articles will be published in book form. The current volume is Medical Progress: Annual. Vol. III, 1942 (Springfield ...

At the turn of the century, Starling [1] noted that blood volume was more than likely to be increased in patients with edema. Over 50 years ago, Starr et al. [2,3] showed that edema occurs only ...

Over time, the retention of sodium leads to crackles, peripheral edema, hepatomegaly with ascites, increased blood volume, and increased cardiac filling pressures. Although diuretics do not ...

A doctor may prescribe diuretics if they think that medical steps are necessary to reduce fluid retention. Yes. Drinking liquids is believed to relieve edema in general, so drinking water may help ...

Nature's Way's Dandelion Root is a traditional diuretic herb.* Each 3-capsule serving contains 1,575mg of Dandelion Root. Dandelion is a versatile botanical, where the whole plant can be used.

A diuretic is a food or medication that decreases swelling caused by fluid retention. It increases water and salt loss through the urine. Many people avoid salt and take diuretic drugs like Lasix ...

There isn’t clear evidence about the exact cause of this phenomenon, but hormone fluctuations are the most likely culprit.

Winters can be uncomfortable for many people, but they can prove life-threatening for those with hypertension if they don't ...