diuretic
Fluid-flushing medication
A diuretic is a substance that increases urine production, helping the body expel excess water and salt.
Doctors prescribe diuretics for high blood pressure, heart failure, and edema.
Caffeine and alcohol act as mild diuretics.
As an adjective, diuretic describes this property: Coffee has a diuretic effect.
Sodium-excreting diuretic class
- mannitolSix-carbon sugar alcohol
- potassium-sparingPrevents mineral excretion
- antihypertensiveMedication lowering blood pressure
- water pillDrug promoting fluid loss
caffeine · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage · pill · tablet
Releasing fluid waste
- kidneysBlood-filtering organ pair
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- ureaNitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
sodium · potassium · renal · glomerulus · nephron · diuresis · micturition · ureter
Pathological tissue puffiness
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- heart failureInadequate blood pumping condition
- fluid retentionAbnormal water accumulation in tissues
swelling · ascites · hyperkalemia · cirrhosis · pulmonary edema · congestive · bloating · water weight
Excessive fluid loss
- thirstNeed for fluid
- frequent urinationAbnormally often voiding
- electrolyte imbalanceAbnormal blood mineral levels
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
fatigue · cramping · dry mouth · fluid loss · weakness · lightheadedness
thiazide
Sodium-excreting diuretic class
- mannitolSix-carbon sugar alcohol
- potassium-sparingPrevents mineral excretion
- antihypertensiveMedication lowering blood pressure
water pill · caffeine · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage · pill · tablet
urination
Releasing fluid waste
filtration · sodium · potassium · renal · glomerulus · nephron · diuresis · micturition · ureter · electrolyte
edema
Pathological tissue puffiness
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- heart failureInadequate blood pumping condition
fluid retention · swelling · ascites · hyperkalemia · cirrhosis · pulmonary edema · congestive · bloating · water weight · ankle swelling
dehydration
Excessive fluid loss
- thirstNeed for fluid
- frequent urinationAbnormally often voiding
- electrolyte imbalanceAbnormal blood mineral levels
dizziness · fatigue · cramping · dry mouth · fluid loss · weakness · lightheadedness
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